Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Interpreter. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Iolite (30 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. She carries a battered bow and tarnished rapier as well. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: This man wears dull yellow sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This dark-skinned female typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Oriff was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Oriff decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a pastel scarf. Her white hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Mary is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red crest is long and unkept. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 40 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is an amazing painter.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. 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. Recently the stress of being a Mercenary has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 sp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 2 Holy water.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has slicked back black hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

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 has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 20 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp).