Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

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

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amber (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His cinnamon fur is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Shadow speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses divination through singing.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Engraver like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Amber (40 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His purple hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When Sammal reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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 and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'3" and muscular, this eastern man wears a brown costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Rurik is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His first spouse was a Barkeep, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. 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 Mortician. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His crest, while still mostly rusty, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Glassblower arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nalaed was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 24000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jet (150 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.