Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His crest is cut close to his head. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Direcris was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Direcris's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Direcris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). White opal (800 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is physically well-built. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hugolina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a Carter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman wears a fancy violet dress. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Amber (80 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Apothecary. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and doesn't want to be a apothecary and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bricklayer. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 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 (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.