Description: This man is very fat, and wears a black vest and prefers grey and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his chestnut hair down. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Barakas was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 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.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Jabbie speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jabbie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a worn and beaten armor, he is not a threatening figure. His scarlet crest is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the east. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Hadwisa was born the youngest of three triplets. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Ploughman. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.