Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

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 wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. This silver eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A freak accident while working with her Animal Trainer father left her crippled. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his lavender fur to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Interpreter. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears bulky white painted plate armor. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Jillian lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Jillian and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a red Stetson hat and red clothes. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bellfounder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 sp. Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

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 hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp.