Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. A true patriot, Burto would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Burto was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Burto 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 Burto. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barber and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown diamond (4000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Amber (40 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His silver crest is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Quarethon's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Slave Trader, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a slave trader and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 sp. Malachite (11 gp).

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has gray eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 270 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a great chef.

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. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.