Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His silver hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 sp. Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Thomas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lewis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Lewis reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 900 gp. Jacinth (2000 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Adam was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Assassin. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

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. Gerard was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.