Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gardain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cloud does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Cloud was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Amber (90 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jade (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She has dark red hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Manea would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has moderate length red hair. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, tan shirt, and red tie. Her hair is purple and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. After a long history of fighting, Sorath and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amber (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a yellow coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She has shaved her head bald. She has blue eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. After a long history of fighting, Irann and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amber (160 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Travok speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Laborer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Travok fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.