Description: She stands about 5'2" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Adelaide was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her red hair is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ownka will drive conversation. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Courier, Ownka learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Courier. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. With bright auburn hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Waywocket will drive conversation. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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 compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (150 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His red crest is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2500 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He worked as a nervous Mercenary and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 16000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He has wavy silver hair. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raam lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Tailor. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 17000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Pandjed was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.