Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this western man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Ruler. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. He's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

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

Possessions: 300 pp. Emerald (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer mother left him crippled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is content

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His fur is beige and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1700 pp. Moss agate (10 gp). Jet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.