Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and carries halberds. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy silver hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Anne was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1 Backpack.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'3" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: A 3'3" western man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Gimble was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Mortician, but he got bored and became a Soapmaker. He struck the Soapmaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished scimitar as well. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp. Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, green shirt, and red tie. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Dee enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Dee and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a detective again

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He takes great joy in being the best Architect in town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Architect for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Architect

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

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this northern man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He works hard and plays hard.

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. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small brown hat.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 250 gp. Rose (40 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.