Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His blue hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'11" and tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Maiathah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Maiathah was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Maiathah decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a green Stetson hat and green clothes. Her gold crest is smooth and relatively long. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is greedy

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents enrolled her in a Rogue school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Merchant. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.