Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. His hair is silver and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Ernest liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His hair is blonde and curly. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a Locksmith soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Amber (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jade (50 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jade (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 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.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears her black hair up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her black crest is smooth and relatively long. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A freak accident while working with her Mayor father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Lazy, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 24000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). White opal (600 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Nija is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Oriel was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student she started as a Soapmaker, but she got bored and became a Apothecary. She has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Sard (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).