Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Zepar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in a small forest village. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Beggar and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'4" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Nissa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a Roofer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He became a Roofer soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown fur is thinning but still full. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Roofer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her gold crest is braided into rings. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (800 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.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

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 helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Server again; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.