Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, blue cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Military, Debt. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp).

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Dara was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. William enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and is pretty ugly. She wears her brown hair down. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. 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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Grigi was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Grigi's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, green shirt, and yellow tie. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1100 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 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.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length blue crest. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Chassath grew up listening to her father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to protect her home

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Obsidian (8 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Amber (160 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears long strands of ruby and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Glim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jade (110 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Major magic item.