Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears dull tan sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is still thick. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brown hair is well kept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Vani would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His white crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Bidreked enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'7" when asserting herself. Her crest is copper, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Being a Navigator kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sage. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is an amazing painter.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Buckler.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries a battered spear and tarnished sai as well. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 sp. 4 Thunderstones.