Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His orange fur is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Art enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Amber (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and carries kukris. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Banker business at a young age. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and very much looks the part of a Carter. She has shaved her head bald. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Carter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student she started as a Bricklayer, but she got bored and became a Carter. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.