Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

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

Possessions: 40 gp. Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has wavy black fur. Her yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hork grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: He's in love; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His black hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 sp.