Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His green crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Ghesh was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Ghesh was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ghesh's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple red robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Howard hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and to pay off her debts

Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this western man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bucklal has worked very hard to control his curse. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Coral (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.