Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 decided he is irredeemable; and he is greedy

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has golden hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. He tends to his Adventurer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears long strands of sapphire and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 pp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Amber (160 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail, 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 is overprotective of those who hire his services. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.