Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length auburn hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Glassblower for hire.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and balancing his hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered sai and tarnished shortbow as well. He has done his best to style his yellow fur to look like a famous performer. His copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He takes great joy in being the best Animal Trainer in town.

History: Gale was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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 kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She very much looks the part of a Performer. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sculptor. Her white hair is braided into rings. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Banker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. She has silver eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Purah is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 110 gp. Malachite (10 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Soveliss is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Soveliss studied abroad. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 cp.