Description: An older man who has the majority of his body covered in plate, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Shane was born with his father's beautiful face. 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. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears just a green suit. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His red fur is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Pelt and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 60000 cp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 sp.