Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His green crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Bellfounder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the south to a Bellfounder, Nykkan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Ruler, but he was a colossal failure. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Dalgal has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 16000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She got into the Engraver business at a young age. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has achieved small success as a Engraver.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a spear on her belt. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Melissa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Melissa was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Citrine (80 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.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She sports chestnut long hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amber (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a black costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are silver.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Nija was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shoemaker. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses like a well dressed Guard does. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 pp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.