Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is an amazing painter.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. 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 Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Varis was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His beige fur is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Spring embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Spring was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Tailor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and she perpetually has her longbow ready. She wears her brown hair down. She has green eyes and a yellow hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and she perpetually has her sickle ready. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Tagga was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Ruler like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.