Description: Standing 6'5", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has black fur. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. A true patriot, Cloak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Cloak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Warryn was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). White opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amber (120 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hatae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, blue shirt, and violet tie. His brown hair is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a grey coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Manfred embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. 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: Manfred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. His gray fur is still thick. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Spear would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Coral (140 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.