Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His hair is auburn and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Chad was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Chad decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is silver and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Melissa would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has moderate length black hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mary's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Carter they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Mason, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mason and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.