Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. He has wavy red hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Mayor father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Skamos was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Skamos 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: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and doesn't want to be a doctor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He is baby faced.

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 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: Heian was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.