Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mayor born in the past three hundred years. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the north to a Mayor, Qualen learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mayor and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. She wears her blue hair up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Kildrak was born the youngest of three triplets. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has silver crest. His eyes are red.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dazzazn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1300 gp.