Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gerard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, and carries pickaxes. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the south to a Sailor, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When Nicholas reached his early adolescence his Human father 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a pastel tunic with red highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Alex has worked very hard to control his curse. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Greedy, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man usually wears his red robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his brown hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Conrad was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 28000 cp.