Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is red and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Revenge; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely white suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Richard began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Jocelyn is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jocelyn studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp.