Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in a small desert village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Norkruuth was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Vonbin will drive conversation. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Vonbin was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has worked as a Scribe like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is black and curly. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is short and auburn. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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 north to a Sage, Lance learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.