Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ar-Kaius was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Ar-Kaius 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. Ar-Kaius 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. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries a battered whip and tarnished scythe as well. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Banker again.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a blue collared shirt and yellow skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Sculptor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and shortbows. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 sp.