Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a red costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 cp. Banded agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears just a green suit, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. The war was a terrible time for him, and Mehen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Mehen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. Her beige fur is braided into rings. Her yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.