Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a red cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is still thick. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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. She is an amazing painter.

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, Thiala has worked very hard to control her curse. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, white shirt, and blue tie. His hair is brown and curly. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her yellow fur is still thick. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. During her travels, Shivering and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Shivering discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Shivering fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Coral (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jade (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Maynild was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Fortune-teller business.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large white jacket. Her white hair is wavy and long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's in love; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rose (60 gp).