Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His fur is short and brown. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Art was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 17000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His fur, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Kite speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kite studied abroad. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Obsidian (6 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.

Description: She stands about 2'9" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has amber eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Olivia was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 pp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (9 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of a Tanner, who enjoyed hunting, Zâthra was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 pp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).