Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is golden and curly. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. The war was a terrible time for him, and Balimaar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Balimaar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the east to a Barrister, Ella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his club ready. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, blue cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A gifted student she started as a Tailor, but she got bored and became a Body Guard. She struck the Body Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.