Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'0" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White opal (500 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: Standing 4'0", this woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bellfounder for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: A 6'0" northern man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He uses divination through singing.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Now he works as a poetry tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jet (120 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jade (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Immeral abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. After a long history of fighting, Immeral and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sard (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her ears are large.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). White opal (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).