Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears tattered old clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Nicholas was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Carter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, and he perpetually has his mace ready. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Simon is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Simon was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Simon's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Simon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10 pp. Zircon (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports chestnut long hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.