Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. His yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 gp. Emerald (800 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mercenary but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Kansif 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. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan wide-brimmed hat and tan clothes. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: Born in the north to a Tailor, Rimple learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's in love; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Debt, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jet (60 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jade (60 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: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. His black crest is greasy and uncared for. He has gold eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kriv grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Ella enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She is a Doppelganger in disguise. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. Her hair is blue and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Beleth has worked very hard to control her curse. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp).