Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant mother left him crippled. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rose (70 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Amber (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a white coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fancy brown suit. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ralf never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her crest is red and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Vezera hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Vezera was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 13000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jade (110 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: This man wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is baby faced.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Quick was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Miner. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.