Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a white vest and prefers brown and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has golden hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nelkin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 40 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished shield as well. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Uthemar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Uthemar. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a flattop crest cut. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Nithther hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a green shirt, with a pastel mid length skirt with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her crest is copper and very short. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in the east. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 50 gp.