Description: This woman wears just a black suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jet (80 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. He has moderate length blue hair. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 struck the Carter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Paymon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Shamash speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Shamash was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Body Guard. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears professional attire. His copper crest is knotted and matted. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Tarhun was born with his father's beautiful face. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Osah was born the youngest of three triplets. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a barrister and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Amber (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).