Description: This late middle aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat and is in decent physical shape. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

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

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are white and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Manea lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jade (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: This man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Zepar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stylist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has styled his brass crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blue hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He tends to his Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her hair is white and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in an above average manner. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Shax was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp).