Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His copper crest is knotted and matted. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but he was a colossal failure. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and carries scimitars. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mason but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his youth he was a Performer, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: An older man who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and auburn. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Percival speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently the stress of being a Carpenter has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 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 (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her falchion with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 pp. Zircon (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman very much looks the part of a Courier and is in decent physical shape. Her gray fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Banker again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Thorpe lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp).