Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hirrathak does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 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.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. 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: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Further expansion of business; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her red hair is well kept. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

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

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about 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: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. 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 seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A 3'8" western man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Oppleby was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy copper crest. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. She has a hunchback. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

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 vampirism at a very young age, River has worked very hard to control her curse. She became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is black and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Ombul reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp. Red garnet (160 gp).