Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His black hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Debt. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her head has been shaved. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is brown and curly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

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. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barrister but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of a Banker, who enjoyed hunting, Roland was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His bronze crest is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Navigator for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Navigator responsibilities is difficult; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white fur is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Nimble was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is dark red and very short. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Servant, who enjoyed hunting, Zepar was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is cut close to his head. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'3" and is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Quelenna is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Quelenna has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.