Description: He is a husky man, who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Unemployed. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her white crest is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sard (30 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She sports silver long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Shepherd mother left her crippled. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jade (90 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses like a well dressed Bellfounder does and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his gray fur well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Flask hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Flask lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. He has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Seraphina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Slave Trader, but she was a colossal failure. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. He has chestnut hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Thorin took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 pp. Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).