Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2300 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He wears a colorful flower in his black crest. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Direcris was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has worked as a Mayor like his father before him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Kaladan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kaladan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2900 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp).