Description: He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He got into the Sculptor business at a young age. Through the years after Ghûra was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ghûra's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Performer business.

History: She was born into a rich family. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. 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 north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 120 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Randal isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Randal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Zook was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Zook decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and green tie. She wears her green crest up. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She got into the Mason business at a young age. A freak accident while working with her Farmer mother left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp.