Description: He stands about 3'3" and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Howard's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Howard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1500 pp. Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amber (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (80 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Amber (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman wears a white vest and prefers yellow and violet shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gifted student she started as a Spice Merchant, but she got bored and became a Animal Trainer. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and expand her business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. With wild silver hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Barber again.

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She has no hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Beleth is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Beleth was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears grey trousers with black and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She has green eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Anbera reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She became a Slave Trader soon after.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Kâka learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Kâka and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.