Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black crest, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heskan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished glaive as well. She wears her blue hair up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She got into the Barrister business at a young age. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is short and chestnut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears an entirely white suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sage who has hired her part-time. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Lavinia was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Sage, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He carries a battered bow and tarnished kukri as well. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hûmgrat studied abroad. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.