Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Ahrim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arnold studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Arnold took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black pearl (600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amber (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Mason. He has worked as a Mason like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 pp. Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jade (140 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. She carries with her a set of flails, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has wavy brown hair. Her skin is flawless and her black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Makaria speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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 in a small desert village. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mella isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 21000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His gray fur is braided into rings. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Flask was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Flask's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 13000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.