Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey tunic with violet highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Baern was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Being a Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Althaea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears long strands of ruby and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Ghash is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a Animal Trainer, his father struggled to pay the bills. Trey was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Trey decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp).