Description: This younger middle-aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp).

Description: Standing 4'1", this man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her crest is silver and curly. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He has a tattooed face.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Melech took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scythe and armor he uses now. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). White opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has red hair. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Coral (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jet (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Jet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. With wild red hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jade (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.