Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his auburn hair down. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: This man wears a blue small hat and blue clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aust does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Scribe for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Coral (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Coral (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a white cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Paela embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and doesn't want to be a shipwright and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His first spouse was a Miner, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a navigator and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Arara embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born into a rich family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of goblins

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His brown fur is singed and shortened. His eyes are yellow.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Cloak was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).