Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Raymond hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the north. Heward was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Navigator. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Melissa took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

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. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.