Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is blonde and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 46. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Rolf was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the south to a Merchant, Raymond learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.