Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a hunchback. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Dench is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Frug was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Frug took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 17000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 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). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Rohesia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rohesia grew up listening to her father's many stories. Rohesia 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 has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and balancing her hectic life and new barrister responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this southern woman very much looks the part of a Shoemaker. Her bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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 (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1900 pp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). Rose (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Peridot (20 gp). White opal (900 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. His hair is short and white. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nalral grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 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.