Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. His crest, while still mostly bronze, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Amber (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 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.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tattered old clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Arnold has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Layabout who has hired her part-time. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has brown hair. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Being a Apothecary kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears long strands of sapphire and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Coral (40 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Coral (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jet (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'0" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is content; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1600 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 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 (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.