Description: He wears a green shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and white pants. He keeps his long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. His white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Melech was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She has a hunchback. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 pp. White opal (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. Orryn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished shortbow as well. Her black fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Sun hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She has brown hair. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make 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 was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).