Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is chestnut and very short. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his music dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his monstrous two handed axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 11000 cp. Moonstone (80 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses like a well dressed Spy does, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Patrick has worked very hard to control his curse. 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; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp).