Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Matilda enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has moderate length golden hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. After a long history of fighting, Peter and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and human compassion

Ideals: Gifted, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp.