Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Cressel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cressel grew up listening to his father's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Cressel took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Jasper (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown fur is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aura grew up listening to his father's many stories. Aura abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is long and unkept. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His fur is gray and curly. This copper eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Spring was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Spring never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: This woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is baby faced.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Jet (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Coral (100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eye agate (15 gp). Amber (70 gp). Sard (80 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Beggar born in the past three hundred years. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).