Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of a Brewer, who enjoyed hunting, Prâk was taken on many hunting expeditions. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: Expand his business.

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Coral (120 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Thamuz lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jade (130 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

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. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fletcher.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She uses divination through singing.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with her Bricklayer mother left her crippled. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Sora lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).