Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears professional attire. He has brown hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Ar-Beka was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Ar-Beka was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). White opal (500 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Baker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears professional attire. His hair is chestnut and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Tanner, Eberdeb learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a bellfounder again

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His hair is short and brown. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Stannor will drive conversation. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the south. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this northern woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

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 an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

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

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a red and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north to a Tanner, Chay learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 9000 gp. Emerald (1400 gp). Amber (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is cut short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Seebo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).