Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tan collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Ahlyssa 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a long, yellow cloak. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Althaea was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Kite 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. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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 dire rats, and she desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Extrovert, Athletic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman is typically in her Fortune-teller uniform. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Claira was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 30 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his white fur down. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a red tunic with yellow highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is red and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: Ulblyn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ulblyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this western woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her crest is rusty and curly. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Map Maker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Helja was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Onyx (80 gp).