Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Zook lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 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: An old rival family wants him found; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. She sports silver long hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 pp. White opal (400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has no hair. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Purson liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He became a Bowyer soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His bronze crest is lengthy. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp).

Description: He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is short and blonde. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Helen abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Coral (100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jade (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor 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 has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Spice Merchant business.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.