Description: This man dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with brown slacks. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Ûshbaka hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Azaki hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. A true patriot, Azaki would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. This black eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Bryseis is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and money/treasure

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 90000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a white coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is golden and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small plains village. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with her Beggar father left her crippled. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 sp. Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This southern man wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Theobald was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 pp. Rose (80 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is short and brown. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Mialee took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.