Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Cressel took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1500 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Coral (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a white shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants and is in decent physical shape. His black crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black pearl (700 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is short and blue. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Zephan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: An older man who wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adrik was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Religious, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Veit grew up listening to his father's many stories. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp.