Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a white scarf. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Varis will drive conversation. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white fur is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Windy speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Windy grew up listening to her father's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her crest is silver and curly. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zykroff studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Zykroff took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Patrick will drive conversation. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Patrick studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Patrick took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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 Beggar business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Barber, but she was a colossal failure. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown hair is still thick. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.