Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Rurik was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. After coming to the age of reason, Rurik took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Kali's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Kali was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She sports a flattop hair cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 sp. Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a large brown jacket. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amber (90 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She has a very tight haircut. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Bendoo was born with her mother's beautiful face. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 120 gp. Moss agate (11 gp).