Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 pp. Amber (100 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a Miner, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2500 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with blue slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amber (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She wears her black hair up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Lidda is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Doctor; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her rapier with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. She has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a white feather.

Personality: Mardred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her childhood dream was to be a Knight, but she was a colossal failure. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She very much looks the part of a Junk Dealer. Her black crest is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jet (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amber (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Adrex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amber (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp).