Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. 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 no hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Stylist father left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his mace always slung over his shoulder. He carries with him a set of maces on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He wears his blonde hair down. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Black pearl (1200 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears just a black suit. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Astaro speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Astaro enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Junk Dealer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Zunn was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Navigator. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears a colorful flower in his scarlet crest. He has red eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Quarethon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and doesn't want to be a animal trainer and was forced into it by his family

Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Emerald (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).