Description: He stands about 2'11" and wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is golden. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. After a long history of fighting, Kelter and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

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

Possessions: 60 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Scribe but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, grey shirt, and black tie. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 42000 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Sapply is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.