Description: 3'7" and muscular, this southern man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 18th 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is an amazing painter.

History: Charles lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Scribe soon after.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She got into the Butcher business at a young age. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Damien grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Banker.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amber (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a grey tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.