Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Hoshû took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 70 pp. Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely yellow suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is physically well-built. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His crest is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 14000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black fur is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Lone was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.