Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Ar-Beka was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism, Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a grey coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jet (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 18000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rose (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: She wears just a green suit. Her silver crest is knotted and matted. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Synthrin was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Mason. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears skinny pants and wears a blue and grey robe with the hood down and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair is well kept. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is short and silver. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jet (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Jet (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).