Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has moderate length silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Bryseis 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. Bryseis decided she wanted neither the life of her mother 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. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a fancy grey dress. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Mardnab enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp. Obsidian (14 gp).