Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Erevan took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a long, black cloak. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He wants to get laid; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Jade (110 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Interpreter born in the past three hundred years. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Portia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Portia was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Interpreter. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Actor again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 18000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 17000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a grey shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and brown pants. He has a hunchback. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Locksmith mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Solid gold idol (600 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 (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'11" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is red and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sarah was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.