Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Elaim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Servant. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His gold crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp).

Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His hair is blue and very short. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Leucis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Family, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Galinndan was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Mary was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Amber (110 gp).