Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 pp. Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 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: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a dagger on his belt. His silver hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Jeweler, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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 comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His lavender fur is heavily combed to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Ethereal was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a Assassin, her father struggled to pay the bills. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. Banded agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her lance with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her white hair is well kept. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. The war was a terrible time for her, and Emma does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in the west to a Fortune-teller, Emma learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). White opal (900 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Coral (100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).