Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'5" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Sard (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Servant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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: Money/treasure; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a Laborer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears professional attire. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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 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 in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a sickle and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'11". She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Brown diamond (3000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is short and silver. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His rusty crest is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Salasar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.