Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ar-Baruk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a black broad hat and black clothes. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hrathy grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, marred by beers. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 390 gp. 3 Holy water.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her crest is cut close to her head. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a Bookbinder first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Surina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Surina alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She's in love; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her fur is lavender and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: Tricking hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tricking grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Knight. She became a Knight soon after.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Thradal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the north. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Banker. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp).