Description: This western man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tabaxis in Kite's homeland. Kite decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern woman wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Naivara lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amber (100 gp). White opal (400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Lerissa is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in a small plains village. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She bought a kukri and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. She has slicked back white hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his black crest up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a grey vest and prefers white and yellow shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has wavy auburn hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She has amber eyes and a white hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Andry is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Andry was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Andry abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mortician but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Nora was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 230 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp).