Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1800 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Coral (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Azurite (8 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 pp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a black broad hat and black clothes. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in a small forest village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears black trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has golden hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sellsword

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

Possessions: 500 pp. Obsidian (8 gp). Coral (110 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is physically well-built. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top violet hat.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is auburn and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.