Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a axe on his belt. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Curran is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Curran was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Curran's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished longbow as well. He has white fur. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and is wearing a long, violet cloak. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Paelias was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Sard (80 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a yellow deerstalker hat and yellow clothes. Her hair is short and silver. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her childhood dream was to be a Sage, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by her family; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.