Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His bronze crest is long and unkept. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Rose (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Cartwright uniform. His hair is black and curly. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a Cartwright soon after.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her black crest down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cecily studied abroad. Cecily abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Fletcher. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. Her black hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Ekk would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Azurite (14 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Sard (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She very much looks the part of a Sculptor. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She has brown eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. The war was a terrible time for her, and Traulam does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Traulam reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She struck the Sculptor job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).