Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern man wears long strands of aquamarine and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has green eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Ar-Karo is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, and carries flails. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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 several months after his mother was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Azurite (12 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.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a large green jacket. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Adrex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 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.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'1". She wears an entirely grey suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Helja is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Helja lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. His hair is short and red. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in a small island village. Through the years after Ur-Dag was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ur-Dag's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Duvamil grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Duvamil liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available she will default to her bow. She carries a battered flail and tarnished bow as well. She has moderate length lavender fur. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She takes great joy in being the best Ploughman in town.

History: Pelt lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp).