Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished warhammer as well. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in the east. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: He wears blue trousers with pastel and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Seamstress. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Job, Debt. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A 3'3" western woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has shaved her head bald. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Siffress was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Siffress was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gifted from a young age, Himo studied abroad. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2500 sp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Dondon took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses like a well dressed Architect does. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He struck the Architect job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears her blonde hair down. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She comes from a rich western family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. Obsidian (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.