Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her white hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Ovak lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 Layabout. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Layabout and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and doesn't want to be a layabout and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his silver hair up. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Alex lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Kûga lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 40 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.