Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, marred by beers. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Stylist profession.

History: Alex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 4 Holy water. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: An older man who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Bertram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A 6'1" eastern man, he has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His brown hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His black hair is cut short. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Patrick embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Patrick was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Patrick decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Thunderstones.