Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Ahvain lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Amber (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears an entirely grey suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, marred by sweets. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a flail and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's in love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Amber (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp).

Description: An older man who likes to wear red tank tops with grey pants, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Virra was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an entirely grey suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has golden hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Whurdred was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: A 5'3" northern woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has moderate length white fur. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Spring was taken on many hunting expeditions. Spring abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Healer for the past few years.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).