Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Gildmak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She has moderate length dark red hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Kasdeya hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Naivara liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fisher. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Balimaar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the east to a Fisher, Balimaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp.