Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a yellow coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His hair is blonde and curly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Amber (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and carries falchions. Her golden hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. 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: Kithri hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting goblins, the young Kithri began to lead the lost caravan. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Jet (150 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: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and carries kukris. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a kukri and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect her home

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Black opal (700 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new cartwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a violet tunic with grey highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Aust lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. One day when Aust was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Aust was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, he is not a threatening figure. He has silver crest. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.