Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Ghesh is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his halberd with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, marred by sweets. He has golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Rolf was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Rolf's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Rolf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, marred by chocolates. He has wavy auburn hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Alex was born the youngest of three triplets. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is an amazing painter.

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. When Maynild reached her early adolescence her Half-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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top grey hat.

Personality: Katherine is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Coral (130 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has green eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman usually wears her yellow robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: Born in the east to a Scribe, Shava learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).