Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He wears a colorful flower in his orange fur. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sun lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Sard (60 gp). White opal (800 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). White opal (800 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 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 (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Marastyr was born the youngest of three triplets. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple blue robe with white stripes complete with hood. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has shaved her head bald. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

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

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 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.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. He has black hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Gilbert was born with his father's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilbert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull pastel iron scale mail, she is not a threatening figure. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).