Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear white tank tops with pastel pants. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 Carter. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carter.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This man wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses divination through singing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fisher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears professional attire. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 Herbalist. He's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, red cloak, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. After coming to the age of reason, Ulblyn took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 sp. Citrine (30 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. His purple hair is lengthy. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gifted student he started as a Barrister, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Barrister again; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 370 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 140 pp. Amethyst (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Carlin is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Carlin liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 pp.