Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished kukri as well. His copper crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 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 (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She wears her auburn hair up. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jet (40 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries with him a set of rapiers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Stableman, his father struggled to pay the bills. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and balancing his hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'0". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. With wild brown hair. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). White opal (400 gp).

Description: He wears brown trousers with violet and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is physically well-built. His orange fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Serpent grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 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 (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is cut close to her head. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.