Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a white shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Arannis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. Being a Butcher kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a green shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and blue pants. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Manfred took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 190 pp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and wears a brown vest and prefers green and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is an amazing painter.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.