Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair is golden and curly. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Anselm speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). White opal (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Bilga hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1700 pp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Coral (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jade (80 gp). Rose (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jet (80 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green.

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. Nim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Dyer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He's in love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Zedaar hails from a village terrorized by goblins. A gifted student he started as a Mason, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. His blue crest is still thick. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.