Description: A 5'7" western man, he wears an entirely white suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is black and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Az-Adar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rose (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears black trousers with red and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has black hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Akmen was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Akmen's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Akmen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1500 pp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rose (20 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a blue collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. 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 Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.