Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 40. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Thamior lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown top hat and brown clothes. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is black and very short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Courier but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Eiravel hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Eiravel was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Eiravel was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge.

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. She is an epitome of beauty. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She takes great joy in being the best Shipwright in town.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Oda and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Performer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a great chef.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Onyx (60 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.