Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His crest is black and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, In love, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After a long history of fighting, Therai and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this western man wears just a brown suit. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.