Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1500 pp. Malachite (10 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Star ruby (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a fancy black dress. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Bowyer. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 Bowyer. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Bryseis lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sellsword.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sellsword and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has moderate length black hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His first spouse was a Mayor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp).

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this western man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Hoshû wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Nim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 pp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). White opal (500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.