Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his black hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Patrick speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Patrick never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Bilga lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His red hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Shag was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Gardener like his father before him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 95. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 sp.