Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Mason mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1400 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is typically in her Layabout uniform. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. She has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Coral (90 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Coral (90 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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, Bhevek is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Enidda was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Nirgel enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Nirgel was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Nirgel's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).