Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. 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 black hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the east, 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 east 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 been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. Sard (40 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Adelard will drive conversation. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.