Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his brass crest up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Zircon (40 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 man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Melissa was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Coral (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). White opal (700 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rose (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jade (130 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quelenna is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north to a Brewer, Quelenna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Brewer. She has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. His first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 pp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jade (130 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp).