Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1300 pp.

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this western man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Malquis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Locksmith born in the past three hundred years. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Actor profession.

History: Alston lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Actor, but he got bored and became a Locksmith. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fancy white dress. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an entirely green suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has no hair. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).