Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Ratak enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He uses divination through singing.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

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 vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 19000 cp. Moonstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 sp. Sard (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and white robe with the hood down. His red crest is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).