Description: This eastern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His clothes are grease stained in places. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the east. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jade (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, red cloak. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Locksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Locksmith. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Amber (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Gerard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Gardener, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Aline took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sai and armor she uses now. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Coral (150 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Coral (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Coral (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tan vest and prefers grey and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is golden and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Xanaphia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).