Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple red robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Damien hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Damien fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 150 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears long strands of topaz and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his auburn hair up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has wavy gold crest. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Through the years after Biri was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Biri's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20000 cp. Obsidian (13 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female wears baggy red pantaloons and a tan scarf. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Architect arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1500 sp. Eye agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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 is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. Halimath is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Knight, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 120 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has no hair. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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, Balam grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp).