Description: A 5'5" southern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raer fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jet (110 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He wears his beige fur up. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 16000 gp. Black opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jade (140 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Amber (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). White pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White opal (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Thea was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Malachite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Glassblower does. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a Glassblower first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bethrynna has worked very hard to control her curse. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 24000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lance fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.