Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Miner. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He refers to his adoptive father 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: The child of a Actor, who enjoyed hunting, Marbas was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Fisher, who enjoyed hunting, Ar-Karo was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and expand his business

Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Coral (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a worn and beaten armor, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Anthony has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Armorer born in the past three hundred years. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. White opal (1400 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Performer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

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. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Performer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.