Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a fancy black suit. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Chem was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Being a Body Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 130 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Body Guard profession.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze, and she perpetually has her sai ready. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gunnloda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is golden and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He has black fur. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 30 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has amber eyes.

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. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gifted student she started as a Server, but she got bored and became a Architect. She has achieved small success as a Architect.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. With wild white hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of a Interpreter, who enjoyed hunting, Volen was taken on many hunting expeditions. Volen 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His copper crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's in love; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Nature, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 50 gp.