Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with grey slacks. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and bows. His dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Hunter, Xappan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 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: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 sp.