Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: Born to a Priest, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Family, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears long strands of sapphire and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has slicked back black hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Mary enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 150 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She keeps her dark red hair in a flapper bob. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 10. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Tanner. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Rosalind was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Banker.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. 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: Gifted from a young age, Myev studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Myev took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears long strands of topaz and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Amber (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears red trousers with grey and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy green crest. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Ahinar lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 cp.