Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has white hair. His fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Halander was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shane isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 pp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jet (40 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her rusty crest in a pixie cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Sailor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barber responsibilities is difficult; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver ewer (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears tattered old clothes. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has white eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Bathin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with pastel slacks. She has wavy silver crest. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Hethress was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Hethress decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp.