Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Geoffrey learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears her brown hair up. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has shaved her head bald. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.