Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has red eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moss agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jet (130 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Coral (130 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 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 woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Mara was born the youngest of three triplets. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. She sports auburn long hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mary studied abroad. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She's in love; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Creega hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Carpenter, Creega learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She bought a scythe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has moderate length brown fur. He has copper eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the north to a Adventurer, Jade learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Adventurer. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 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.