Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Akmen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. She is physically well-built. Her hair is blue and curly. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in the north to a Mercenary, Bune learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp).

Description: A 4'2" eastern man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, white shirt, and yellow tie. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 cp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Matilda embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the east to a Soapmaker, Matilda learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Matilda has worked very hard to control her curse. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp).