Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Xappan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is typically in her Body Guard uniform. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She became a Body Guard soon after.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rose (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. She wears her golden hair down. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Slave, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bhevek was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. His gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a crush on the local bellfounder

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mercenary. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Don was born with his father's beautiful face. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is short and red. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.