Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Through the years after Shane was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Shane's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This southern man wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a large brown jacket. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. A true patriot, Richard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp).