Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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: She prefers to wear flannel, and carries swords. She has done her best to style her red fur to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears white painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ashgarn embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Ashgarn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amethyst (110 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is portly but not overly obese. His blue crest is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Fax was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and balancing his hectic life and new spy responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Right-Handed never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and balancing his hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Jet (130 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Amber (130 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.