Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Jade (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jade (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a green coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Paelias will drive conversation. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Glassblower, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Glassblower father left him crippled. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.