Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: Akmen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jet (100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His fur is short and gray. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Cloud is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Roofer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Trym is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Trym lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His black hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Uraim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has moderate length orange fur. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rose (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Sard (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her blue crest down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the west to a Scribe, Hillanot learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Roofer, but she got bored and became a Scribe. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Seamstress. Her crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born in the north to a Seamstress, Biri learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Seamstress for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.