Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Charles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is golden and curly. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently the stress of being a Scribe has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To be a Bather again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is short and white. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2500 sp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears an entirely green suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her green crest is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Antrara lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Antrara was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Antrara decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Black opal (1300 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. She wears her blonde hair up. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Kathra lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Ruler, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She bought a pickaxe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks. His fur is short and lavender. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Edge alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 80 gp. Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His bronze crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a great chef.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A freak accident while working with his Adventurer mother left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.