Description: He prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When Tharivol reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is singed and shortened. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears just a tan suit. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Monk school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Iolite (40 gp).

Description: He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his blonde hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tordek was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She likes to wear yellow tank tops with black skirt. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

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. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 sp.