Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'0". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His hair is golden and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Gerard was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barrister. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Elizabeth wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... The war was a terrible time for her, and Elizabeth does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has brown hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Melissa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. 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: She is greedy; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Black opal (700 gp).