Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Lewis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is silver and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Standing 5'11", this man tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Marbas was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). White opal (1000 gp).

Description: This woman wears an entirely green suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. She wears her brass crest up. Her eyes are gold and beady.

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

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She likes to wear brown tank tops with violet skirt. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished shortbow as well. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. After coming to the age of reason, Ermina took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Mundane. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 14000 cp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. Her gray fur is long and unkept. Her yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver crest is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 west. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tarhun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Alexandrite (900 gp). Amber (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.