Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: A 6'1" northern man, he is dressed in an above average manner. His gold crest is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and tridents. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Malachite (4 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Eran was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a bricklayer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. He has moderate length auburn hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Healer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He became a Baker soon after.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp).