Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he usually wears his brown robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He got into the Gardener business at a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. The war was a terrible time for her, and Siffress 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 in the north. Her childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Efferil was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

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 is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She has blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Peridot (20 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 fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She takes great joy in being the best Banker in town.

History: Delre was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.