Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is black and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Map Maker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Banker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). White opal (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Malachite (14 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.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has chestnut hair. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Peridot (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Barkeep does, and carries warhammers. He has golden hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Engraver, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student he started as a Engraver, but he got bored and became a Barkeep. He struck the Barkeep job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1700 pp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Jade (100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Sard (20 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a yellow deerstalker hat and yellow clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Layabout, but he got bored and became a Performer. He tends to his Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Performer and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Coral (110 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). White opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is portly but not overly obese. Her cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Harvest was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ploughman. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Jet (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Amber (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: She got into the Bowyer business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 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 (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Ur-Lasu hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.