Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Malachite (5 gp).

Description: This woman dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has white fur. She has yellow eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40 pp.