Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tattered old clothes. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He has black eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

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. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant father left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 pp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

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

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: This woman wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jet (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Interpreter. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Junk Dealer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears her white fur down. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Dynamic wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).