Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Courier. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Arannis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a grey costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. 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: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His lavender fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Great was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Norman was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Norman's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Jet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears an entirely red suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Nedda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Miner, but she got bored and became a Animal Trainer. She has achieved small success as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: To be a Miner again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.