Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Rurik lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He worked as a nervous Mortician and found it very stressful. He struck the Mortician job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his auburn hair down. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 pp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jade (60 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Sard (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His white crest is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Kaladan was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Fletcher. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her gold crest, when down, is lengthy. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Gifted from a young age, Findex studied abroad. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1100 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is typically in her Miller uniform. With wild auburn hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a Roofer, her father struggled to pay the bills. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miller. She tends to her Miller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 pp. Banded agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Glassblower, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has black crest. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Azurite (13 gp).