Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 pp. 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a brown shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Marastyr and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1500 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Hatae is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Hatae never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long beige fur kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Coral (140 gp). Emerald (1500 gp).