Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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 was born in the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and black tie. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Fenriz never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his black hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 sp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Naeris has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Naeris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a simple grey robe with green stripes complete with hood. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Brug has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: He loathes his own lifestyle; and revenge

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).