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 well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Direcris learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Direcris alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 360 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Jade (40 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Giselle would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Being a Sage 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Debt, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She stands about 4'2" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Herbalist they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Spy, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 60 gp.