Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a black vest and prefers yellow and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is white and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: A 4'8" eastern woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her silver hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Helen was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Helen was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Shepherd they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Stableman, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she likes to wear violet tank tops with black skirt. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her head has been shaved. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Seeks redemption; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Jet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black opal (600 gp).