Description: A 5'11" eastern man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has dyed her greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gilkass was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Gilkass abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Elaim was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Rose (40 gp). Jet (100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jade (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears white trousers with green and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is short and brown. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered brigands who tried to eat her hand. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. After a long history of fighting, Soveliss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears yellow trousers with grey and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Chaedi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Chaedi was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Marshal. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.