Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Adam has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears long strands of jet and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He has golden hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Balimaar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is greedy; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 15000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Superior lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Average lock. 1 Good lock.

Description: He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Reynard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

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 does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Arnold was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cartwright. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.