Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west to a Knight, Arannis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Rurik was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Rurik's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: An older man who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Kûga has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has silver eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cairn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.