Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her red hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears a simple violet robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He tends to his Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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'). Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Wymar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 sp.