Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a shield and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This western man prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has done his best to style his beige fur to look like a famous performer. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Great hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished sword as well. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: Born to a Marshal, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Malachite (7 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Knight they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).