Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her black hair is cut short. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the west to a Doctor, Mara learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Doctor. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, brown shirt, and black tie. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Bhevek is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a great chef.

History: Travok was born with his mother's beautiful face. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sard (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: He wears a black collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a flattop hair cut. His white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses divination through singing.

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 was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rose (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jade (150 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is brown and curly. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Prâk lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small island village. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. Coral (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1600 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.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a beggar again

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.