Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished flail as well. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Adelard was taken on many hunting expeditions. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Immeral was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Banded agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is an epitome of beauty. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 greedy; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jade (40 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Vola is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vola was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears bulky green painted plate armor. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Matilda is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. 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.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a sailor again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.