Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Zepar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: Money/treasure; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 15000 cp. Eye agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2400 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses like a well dressed Carter does. She wears her chestnut hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. After coming to the age of reason, Shava took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Alchemist’s fire.