Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. His head has been shaved. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Howard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has silver hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Painter business.

History: Quillathe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jade (110 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Amber (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing her hectic life and new unemployed responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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 (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: He wears yellow trousers with red and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is physically well-built. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 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 (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.