Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Shump hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her silver hair is still thick. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 210 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small red clips. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Shipwright they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Farmer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A true patriot, Kriv would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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 in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. Her dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 77. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 120 gp.