Description: This man is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Heian reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has a crush on the local soapmaker

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished scythe as well. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spy arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Citrine (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his brown fur in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Ethereal was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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 is content.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her white fur is lengthy. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Trail was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Mercenary. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (30 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.

Description: She wears just a green suit, and carries nunchakus. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Anakis learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Healer, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 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: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the north. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1300 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).