Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his brown hair up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Howard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Ernest has worked very hard to control his curse. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He wears a simple white robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Ombul would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Bather and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Bonds: Job, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp. Amethyst (110 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She struck the Priest job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Amber (160 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'2". He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. 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. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a violet collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Naivara is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Naivara was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Naivara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 gp. Citrine (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.