Description: He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Paymon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. During his travels, Paymon and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Paymon discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Paymon fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 13000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: Balifra is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mason but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. 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. Balifra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: A 6'4" western man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His fur is black and curly. His eyes are copper and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He takes great joy in being the best Banker in town.

History: Dynamic lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sariel was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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: Wants her loneliness to end; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has blue hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Shy. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Sard (20 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she very much looks the part of a Junk Dealer. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Ulla is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Junk Dealer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Junk Dealer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Junk Dealer responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears skinny pants and wears a black and white robe with the hood down. His blue hair is matted, messy, and big. He has red eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Akmen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Sard (50 gp). Amber (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.