Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rael grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Rael. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken from his home at a very young age. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Blue quartz (16 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student she started as a Animal Trainer, but she got bored and became a Masseuse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red garnet (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'9". She wears baggy green pantaloons and a red scarf. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ea will drive conversation. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.