Description: This man prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has black eyes and a green hat with a red feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. When Fibblestib reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 33000 sp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears a colorful flower in her copper crest. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Quespa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 a kiss; and she's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'10". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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 feels threatened by others; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 340 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This man is typically in his Unemployed uniform, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His rusty crest is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 sp. Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. Her silver hair is still thick. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Glassblower; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a worn and beaten armor. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Jeweler. He struck the Jeweler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An older man who is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather, he is not a threatening figure. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 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 has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Vorka speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She takes great joy in being the best Knight in town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vorka grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2 Acid flasks. 1 Holy water.