Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Amber (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He has styled his red fur well, parting it to the right. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 17000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Amber (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He has black hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in a small plains village. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Cory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gifted student she started as a Soapmaker, but she got bored and became a Navigator. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her crest is short and black. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Daar 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 south; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Jet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this western woman wears brown trousers with blue and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a very tight haircut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the west to a Miller, Oriel learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Marshal, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a blue vest and prefers pastel and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.