Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He tends to his Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, tan shirt, and green tie. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She has wavy red hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oriel embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. She tends to her Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Butcher father left him crippled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.