Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'6". He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. He has golden hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Layabout but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kâka studied abroad. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Heian was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bookbinder. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She keeps her black fur in a pixie cut. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Unemployed. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Fragrant was born with her father's beautiful face. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Fragrant took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up flail and armor she uses now. She's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has no hair. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Kilvar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 sp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her morningstar. Her red hair is cut short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Tervaround 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. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. After coming to the age of reason, Tervaround took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. She has moderate length white fur. She has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. A true patriot, Shadow would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Star rose quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She worked as a nervous Bricklayer and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 900 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.