Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and white. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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 born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Kâka learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Bowyer, but he got bored and became a Mercenary. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Kâka was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her blonde hair down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Coral (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Irann lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jet (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (14 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: This man stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Amber (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. He struck the Apothecary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 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.