Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his chestnut hair down. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Qualen has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is red and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Don was born with his father's beautiful face. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Bonds: Job, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Coral (90 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her brass crest is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gesrethe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a blue scarf. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Thrak was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 pp. Amber (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears her red hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Phann hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She bought a rapier and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jet (150 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Oren would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.