Description: This late middle aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Purson 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 Purson. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'0". She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tana studied abroad. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: The child of a Ploughman, who enjoyed hunting, Gillyd was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barber and was forced into it by her family; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 230 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Giselle isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Giselle lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a simple blue robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. Her red hair is wavy and long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp).