Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black tunic with yellow highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aramil is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 pp. Coral (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). 1 Major magic item.