Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He tends to his Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (80 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She sports brown long hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with her Priest mother left her crippled. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. She has shaved her head bald. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Matilda will drive conversation. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in the east. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.