Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Akmen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1100 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: A 6'2" southern woman, she dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She keeps her purple hair in a flapper bob. Her half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shax's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Bree's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red fur is lengthy. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Five was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.