Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His crest is cut close to his head. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Mreksh does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and auburn. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Warryn's homeland. Warryn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carpenter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is physically well-built. He has moderate length auburn hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Thervan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).