Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the west. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in bastard sword use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (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.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his red fur to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Racist, Ugly. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an entirely brown suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 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.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small red clips. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Nikki was born with her father's beautiful face. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'1". She wears a red costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student he started as a Mayor, but he got bored and became a Servant. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Servant.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (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 (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She has a hunchback. Her silver hair is well kept. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Marigold never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Military, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.