Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rose (70 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her red hair is long and unkept. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Callybon never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is physically well-built. Her hair is silver and curly. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Interpreter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's in love; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nutae will drive conversation. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a Laborer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1400 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his black hair down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Performer for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

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

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. She has slicked back blonde hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in the west. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 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 (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp).