Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is white and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Dean is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. After coming to the age of reason, Dean took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Racist, Ugly. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Richard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, 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 Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his club. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear tan tank tops with grey pants. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. A true patriot, Frederick would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Kyle is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).