Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a grey coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is brown and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Gerard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Margery is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. One day when Margery was young, her mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly her mother dropped to the ground dead. Her mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Margery was heart-stricken from the event, and her father started working long hours to provde for them. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His silver hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Alex was born with his father's beautiful face. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.