Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with pastel slacks. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2300 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: This man wears a black cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Grom never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, grey cloak. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and shields. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She has a hunchback. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Giselle's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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 she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly spears and shields. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 cp.