Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is short and chestnut. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: Arnold speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears green trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 51. 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. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Hubert abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Shane has worked very hard to control his curse. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp.