Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Ûkbûk lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Doctor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ûkbûk never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Weaver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her red hair is still thick. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is well kept. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Jillian never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a hunchback. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.