Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1700 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a tan shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and tan pants, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Thiala is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thiala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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: She wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Brewer. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Dilettante father left him crippled. He has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her dark red hair is long and unkept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are black.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.