Description: He is lean but muscular and wears professional attire. His silver crest, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Rathkran 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy green dress. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a great chef.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Spy father left her crippled. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Mary was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Coral (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Jade (50 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his auburn hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and tan robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. She has slicked back white hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: He got into the Actor business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He tends to his Actor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries a battered bow and tarnished trident as well. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length gold crest. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Zykroff and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jade (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.