Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Ribbles was born the youngest of three triplets. A freak accident while working with his Scribe mother left him crippled. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Map Maker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A true patriot, Makaria would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver hair is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. After a long history of fighting, Nim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Courier again.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.