Description: This man is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Harbek was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 13000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (40 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His silver crest is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 pp. Emerald (1400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her ears are large.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gunter was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To be a Sellsword again; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Euphemia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Baker, who enjoyed hunting, Euphemia was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Architect and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold music box (4000 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: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His fur is short and beige. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 11000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. With wild blonde hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.