Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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: Retire the richest man in the west; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With bright red hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ilanis isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ilanis studied abroad. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears blue trousers with green and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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. He struck the Fortune-teller job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His head has been shaved. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Architect who has hired him part-time. 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, Shágflak is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has a crush on the local bellfounder

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears a brown collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Reynard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Reynard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

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. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He 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. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 25000 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, and carries greataxes. He has no hair. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a soapmaker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Chain shirt.