Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Pijjirik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 6'7" western woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her crest is copper and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Richard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has dyed his greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Adrex was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: Standing 5'5", this woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Ielenia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

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. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 sp. Peridot (60 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 6'1", this man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Shump lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's in love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Bundrigo speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the south to a Mercenary, Bundrigo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 gp. Jet (160 gp).