Description: An older man who wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times, he is not a threatening figure. His orange fur is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines copper.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Farmer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Farmer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Crown-heir, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a pastel costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He wears his brown fur up. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Flask and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Amber (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is typically in his Armorer uniform. His dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Nirgel would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Nirgel was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has achieved small success as a Armorer.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Armorer responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'8" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amber (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His orange fur is knotted and matted. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'1". She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bow. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She tends to her Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).