Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Skak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Bricklayer, 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: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 170 gp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a Cook, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has white hair. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a Butcher first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Butcher. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Emmeline isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She comes from a rich western family. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 pp.