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 dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Tordek was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Animal Trainer. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her rusty crest is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Blendaeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Marastyr was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Marastyr's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

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. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Family, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Oolah was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Isabella was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Isabella's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has dyed his greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp).