Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His hair is short and black. He wears an eyepatch.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He uses divination through singing.

History: Mamnen was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rose (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jade (130 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His hair is red and curly. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ernest never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: Gifted from a young age, Volen studied abroad. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. He has a hunchback. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Orsik enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Orsik learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

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: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Coral (140 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.