Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zephan studied abroad. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a white vest and prefers black and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is an amazing painter.

History: The child of a Miner, who enjoyed hunting, Myev was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has silver hair. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Naal embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her red hair is well kept. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad red hat.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Assassin mother left her crippled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 sp. Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length rusty crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 360 gp. Zircon (20 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a grey shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Adrik hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tanner profession.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barber for hire.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He is physically well-built. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Thamior is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20 pp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.