Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Nicholas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heather was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear flannel. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is a Adventurer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Apothecary, but he got bored and became a Adventurer. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ralf's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. He tends to his Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.