Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly nunchakus and sais. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this southern man wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his brown fur in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Rivaan took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Onyx (40 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 sp.