Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Pikar has worked very hard to control his curse. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his father's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Star rose quartz (20 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jet (120 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She got into the Banker business at a young age. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Religious, Job, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 17000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears brown trousers with blue and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Coral (90 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. William took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his green crest up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gargax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Gargax took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jade (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). White opal (1200 gp).