Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Kâka has worked very hard to control his curse. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Detective they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Butcher, and he later adopted a second daughter.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 sp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and balancing her hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Gynnie was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her crest is scarlet, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Malachite (6 gp).