Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and black tie. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Gifted from a young age, Harbek studied abroad. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 21000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 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 (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Alston 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. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His hair is dark red and curly. He wears a mask on his 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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Nicor reached his early adolescence his Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 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 (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a trident on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 1. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a trident and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Jade (110 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She prefers to wear flannel. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dean studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

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

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: She wears grey trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She carries with her a set of clubs, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She sports chestnut long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Mardred's homeland. Mardred decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). White opal (700 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Coral (110 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.