Description: This man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red crest is still thick. He has red eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a large white jacket. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Zâthra is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Zâthra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Stylist, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 pp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Coral (150 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. His white hair is long and unkept. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a green feather.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bertram has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Eida was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Retire the richest woman in the north; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.