Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Prâk was born with his father's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Prâk and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Coral (120 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Onyx (40 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: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Whurbin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 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 (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. His long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Mehen's homeland. Mehen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Jade (140 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears just a white suit. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jade (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older man who wears bulky red painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Halander was born the youngest of three triplets. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length red crest. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Kadana 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 raised in a forest tribe. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Sensitive. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. With bright silver hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Breena was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Beggar. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).