Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 140 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Curran 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 Curran. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her hair is red and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is an amazing painter.

History: Hlin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jade (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her purple hair is heavily combed to the right. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp).