Description: This late middle aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Theodoric hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jade (100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is an epitome of beauty. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Banker father left him crippled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears bulky green painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. Her bronze crest is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Adventurer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Hugh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (9 gp). Coral (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has slicked back silver hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.