Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Halander 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. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Solomon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. One day when Solomon was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Solomon was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A 5'5" northern woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ella embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She comes from a rich northern 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 30000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Baker, his father struggled to pay the bills. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp.