Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants, marred by teas. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. 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 likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). White opal (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: Balam speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White opal (700 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has white hair. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. 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 has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 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 (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blue crest, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear flannel. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the left. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Bune enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Bune was born with her mother's beautiful face. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.