Description: This man wears an entirely grey suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His fur is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Gale hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Through the years after Gale was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Gale's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 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: Standing 6'10", this man wears a black collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 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). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp).

Description: She likes to wear black tank tops with grey skirt. Her dark red hair is thinning but still full. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Jasper (80 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'0". She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sutha was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 pp. Azurite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Coral (140 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Nurkara was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Coral (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. A true patriot, Einkil would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

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

Possessions: 11000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Emerald (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Iolite (20 gp).