Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 sp. Malachite (16 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a hunchback. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a fancy yellow suit. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a mace on his belt. His blue crest is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Kaladan was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He stands about 4'9" and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Detective. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Crown-heir who has hired him part-time. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has no crest. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She is a Performer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jade (120 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears professional attire. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.