Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He has brown eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold music box (2000 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 (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull red iron scale mail. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a Brewer, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jet (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (40 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a hunchback. His hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aerdeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her fur is orange and curly. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp. Hematite (11 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Amber (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has worked as a Cartwright like his father before him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a cartwright and was forced into it by his family

Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is content

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is physically well-built. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Shivering hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Shivering lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Map Maker they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Beggar, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 13000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.