Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His hair is short and white. His eyes are likewise white. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. A true patriot, Zephan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by beers. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Quilla grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Quilla. Being a Assassin kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

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

Possessions: 30 pp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 6. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: Chem was born with his mother's beautiful face. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp.