Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak, marred by beers. His head has been shaved. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Bruz lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Bruz took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Jade (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a pastel coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She has styled her lavender fur well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She works hard and plays hard.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Through the years after Emerald was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Emerald's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: She seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Sard (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. His hair is short and white. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

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. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Jet (90 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). White opal (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished scythe as well. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spy arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Citrine (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: An older man who wears silk and lounges about seductively, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Barkeep, his father struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Disease, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).