Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His head has been shaved. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cook. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull tan iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of scythes on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Emen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has moderate length copper crest. His ears are large.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Arjhan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: She wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has wavy blonde hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and she perpetually has her pickaxe ready. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Mary took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 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 (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 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 (10 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man usually wears his black robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His black eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rimmon isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Coral (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). White opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.