Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Anthony was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Merchant. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Melech was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Now he works as a poetry tutor during his time off.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Emerald (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. His long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Glassblower, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Star ruby (900 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Bather, her mother struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White opal (700 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She sports silver long hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rose (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.