Description: This malnourished woman wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south to a Engraver, Aline learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Jade (110 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is white and very short. His white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Painter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Astar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Rûkdûg has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. Red spinel (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).