Description: A 5'5" eastern man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time, marred by beers. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She worked as a nervous Miner and found it very stressful. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her silver hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A freak accident while working with her Architect father left her crippled. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Architect. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up work as a Unemployed and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

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

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 15000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Dilettante profession.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Dilettante they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Fisher, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.