Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. The war was a terrible time for him, and Serpent does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Banker mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amber (160 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Assassin. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tiaathque was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and expand her business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She is physically well-built. Her gold crest is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She tends to her Navigator job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 pp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He takes great joy in being the best Cartwright in town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a performer again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His golden hair is cut short. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Bernard's homeland. Bernard decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.