Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of emerald and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amber (130 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Coral (130 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Amber (50 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: He wears dull grey sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Coral (60 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Amber (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her head has been shaved. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Gorga was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Engraver. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her greataxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Uadjit took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 19000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 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 (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 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 (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.