Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alexandre grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alexandre fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Nim was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Nim's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She has moderate length blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

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 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'2". She very much looks the part of a Fortune-teller, and her gloved hand is found clutching a spear. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 18000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 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 (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is red and curly. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Thiala was born with her father's beautiful face. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Thiala has worked very hard to control her curse. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a grey shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Through the years after Torbera was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Torbera's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 (30 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.