Description: A plain young-adult man, he has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age his mother died while driving off some brigands. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in greatsword use. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Howard 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; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White opal (500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 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: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. Her rusty crest is unkempt and raggedy. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is typically in his Stylist uniform, marred by beers. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Alexandre was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Rinn was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Rinn's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rinn 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; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 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 (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, marred by chocolates. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is an amazing painter.

History: Taklinn was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Taklinn was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Servant. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). White pearl (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a red cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 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 (40 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy gold crest. He is typically in his Ploughman uniform. He has a hunchback. His gold crest is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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. Norkruuth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).