Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Howard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Carnelian (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: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her yellow fur is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nimble was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his red crest up. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gifted student he started as a Interpreter, but he got bored and became a Roofer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Roofer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. With wild silver hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Rinn is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her childhood dream was to be a Painter, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf, and carries sais. She has styled her black crest well, parting it to the left. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing her hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has styled his purple hair well, parting it to the right. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear white tank tops with pastel pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his brown hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1700 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.