Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His blue crest is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His crest is short and blue. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: He is greedy; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She tends to wear a large tan jacket. She sports blonde long hair. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sumnes was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears just a tan suit. She has no hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Mason. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mason for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Amber (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 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.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a black armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. He has moderate length dark red hair. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 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: He stands about 3'4" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thorpe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorpe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amber (150 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).