Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her red crest is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Pogranix lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Pogranix and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jet (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in an above average manner. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

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 mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Crown-heir for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a mason again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has wavy white crest. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. Her red hair is singed and shortened. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is content

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Mundane. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.