Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 cp. Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Kellen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Kellen abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'3" and sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Mumpena lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Dagger speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her parents enrolled her in a Warrior school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her auburn hair is cut short. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Arara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 sp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).