Description: Standing 6'2", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Nykkan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Blacksmith; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rose (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'8" when asserting himself. His hair is golden and curly. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born into a rich family. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Dyer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Bloodstone (60 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: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her silver hair is cut short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is physically well-built. Her hair is short and red. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Sard (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears just a yellow suit. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Traulam enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Traulam studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's in love; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears blue trousers with white and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. One day when Aust was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Aust was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Farmer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mercenary, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.