Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Gardain was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her copper crest is braided into rings. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 66. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 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 (70 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dilettante. He wears his black hair up. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Dilettante born in the past three hundred years. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eberdeb studied abroad. A gifted student he started as a Bricklayer, but he got bored and became a Dilettante. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Malachite (13 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and violet handkerchief worn on her right side. Her fur is short and orange. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her childhood dream was to be a Miner, but she was a colossal failure. 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: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he prefers to wear flannel. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 18000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: Ivellios lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Gardener they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Detective, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1400 pp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Coral (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp).