Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 20000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She likes to wear red tank tops with brown skirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her black hair is long and unkept. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1900 pp. Black opal (1000 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Coral (120 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is white and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Golden pearl (120 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears professional attire. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Xappan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jade (120 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Traulam was born the youngest of three triplets. Her childhood dream was to be a Cook, but she was a colossal failure. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Silgre grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has white hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.