Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears red trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Howard will drive conversation. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1900 pp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Coral (130 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. The war was a terrible time for her, and Eggren does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Shy, Depressed, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Bûth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Bûth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). White opal (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on her left hand. With bright white hair. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Nikki speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a hunchback. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Simon was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her red hair up. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a Sage first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Glassblower. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a trident on her belt. She carries with her a set of tridents, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

Personality: She is a Banker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Bendoo was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).