Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He very much looks the part of a Bookbinder. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears blue trousers with grey and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this northern woman wears a green small hat and green clothes. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her ears are large.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shepherd. Savaran is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

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. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. He has moderate length copper crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. After a long history of fighting, Ildrex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Lia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Performer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears baggy green pantaloons and a white scarf. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his black crest down. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 28. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heskan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the right. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Jade was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.