Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Patrick took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears professional attire. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jocelyn will drive conversation. He takes great joy in being the best Bather in town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting giants, the young Jocelyn began to lead the lost caravan. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Wymar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Isabella was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

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