Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tattered old clothes. His brown fur, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Jade took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears just a tan suit. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Barkeep; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 39000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is black and very short. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Marastyr has worked very hard to control her curse. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She likes to wear brown tank tops with grey skirt. She is an epitome of beauty. With bright golden hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Werydd was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.