Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sard (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'3". He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Az-Adar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears just a grey suit. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her green crest is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Farideh lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears her silver hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is black and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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 was born on a small isolated farm. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, In love, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 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 (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp).

Description: This man wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in the north to a Mayor, Zook learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (160 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sard (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Jet (160 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rose (80 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.