Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has dyed his greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Thamuz and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Butcher. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of a Carter, who enjoyed hunting, Thiala was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by her family; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Beggar born in the past three hundred years. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Numba was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His bronze crest is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Azzakh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Azzakh has worked very hard to control his curse. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 13000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Jet (120 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her crest is short and green. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.