Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has moderate length dark red hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. After months of barely getting by, Xappan managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length white crest. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kriv fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Elaim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).