Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ar-Kaius will drive conversation. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Ar-Kaius hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her red crest is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned female is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her first spouse was a Junk Dealer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her crest is scarlet and curly. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. The war was a terrible time for her, and Arava does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her childhood dream was to be a Cook, but she was a colossal failure. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Priest profession.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arannis grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (150 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and balancing his hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. She has auburn hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the south to a Bather, Elama learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp.