Description: An older man who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a violet coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

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. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'7". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Blacksmith who has hired him part-time. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Weaver; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His green crest is unkempt and raggedy. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Srorthen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has green eyes.

Personality: Suhnae hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: A 4'3" western man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is greedy; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Zircon (40 gp).