Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

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

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Himo abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He has wavy brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kûga's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Aldous was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his mace, and is pretty ugly. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. She carries a battered falchion and tarnished greatsword as well. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a great chef.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. William enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp.