Description: A 2'10" western man, he wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ortegar has worked very hard to control his curse. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ishte will drive conversation. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Ishte took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up kukri and armor she uses now. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Vassago would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the north to a Engraver, Baradad learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Weaver; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).