Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His purple hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Akmen and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 17000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His hair is purple and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Doctor profession.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 60. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Theren does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Black opal (1600 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 is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is dark red and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Moss agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rose (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Amber (140 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Amber (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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 into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Aldous took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has no hair. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.