Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 sp. White pearl (50 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'10" and is typically in her Herbalist uniform. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. Althaea enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 40 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat, and she perpetually has her dagger ready. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Greeba was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has moderate length white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.