Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This malnourished man has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has moderate length golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

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 spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Damien has worked very hard to control his curse. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 17000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born into a rich family. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Tordrid has worked very hard to control her curse. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of glaives on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gardain was born the youngest of three triplets. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and grey tie. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His black fur is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Beast was born the youngest of three triplets. Beast was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3400 pp. Azurite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Coral (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His childhood dream was to be a Stableman, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her skin is flawless and her white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Nija is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 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 (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 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 (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.