Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Laborer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Alberich was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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 he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Jade (110 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His black hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Jarana was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His crest is silver and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Courier. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Baelitae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ruler. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Ruler.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eye agate (4 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Amber (130 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: Standing 3'7", this man wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Qualen was born the youngest of three triplets. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). White opal (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.