Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His skin is also unnaturally pale. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She is physically well-built. She has no hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Matilda grew up listening to her mother's many stories. When Matilda reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). White opal (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Adelard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Adelard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rose (80 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.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his purple hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. He has worked as a Bounty Hunter like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tan trousers with violet and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Pallabar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Family, Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Nutae was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with his Tanner mother left him crippled. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a pastel tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his red fur up. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but he was a colossal failure. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

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 to pay off his debts

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Guardian, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.