Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a Tanner first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Alain was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Alain's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a carter again

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Coral (120 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Amber (90 gp). Rose (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). White opal (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair is short and dark red. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekemon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Military, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dull pastel sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sword, just in case. She has dyed her greying lavender fur a little too much giving a sharp lavender color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a great chef.

History: Tree lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Tree took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Engraver and was forced into it by her family; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (120 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Obsidian (15 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: He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His crest is brass and curly. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rivaan studied abroad. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Navigator.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to protect his home

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 pp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top violet hat.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her childhood dream was to be a Bellfounder, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.