Description: He wears a green vest and prefers tan and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). 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 has a crush on the local Crown-heir; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Coral (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has slicked back silver hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Adelaide is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

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. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'1" northern man, he is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the north. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thoradin grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Jade (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jet (150 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and black tie. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Beggar father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: This woman wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She usually wears her tan robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. With wild golden hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.