Description: A 6'8" western man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his bronze crest in a pixie cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. The war was a terrible time for him, and Norkruuth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jade (160 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. To his fellows he 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: Conrad hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'8" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His childhood dream was to be a Servant, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, white shirt, and violet tie. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Agatha grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brown diamond (7000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Jade (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears green trousers with yellow and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.