Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 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 (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is short and white. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Pelaios was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His golden hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her hair is brown and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her black eyes.

Personality: Rieta speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Mercenary profession.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She struck the Bather job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp).

Description: She wears a black vest and prefers brown and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and she perpetually has her longbow ready. She keeps her long gold crest kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. The war was a terrible time for her, and Jezean does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jezean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.