Description: This dark-skinned male dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother 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: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Amber (70 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'7" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, violet shirt, and green tie. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has no hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Frouse was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has no hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Himo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Himo hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this western woman likes to wear green tank tops with yellow skirt. She keeps her long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a Unemployed first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. 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 tends to her Unemployed job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Jade (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rose (50 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down, and he perpetually has his bow ready. He wears his brown fur up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He is physically well-built. He has blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Aerdeth reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf 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 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her silver hair is braided into rings. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a Doctor, her father struggled to pay the bills. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Philomena alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jade (70 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Coral (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.