Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bernard has worked very hard to control his curse. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. The war was a terrible time for him, and Tim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He tends to wear a large black jacket. He is physically well-built. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Arnold would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has chestnut hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: White opal (1300 gp). Jade (150 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears his auburn hair up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Bather, but he was a colossal failure. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 20 pp.