Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His black hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Justice, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Roger never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, black shirt, and tan tie. His hair is chestnut and curly. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. A true patriot, Peter would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peter studied abroad. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. After a long history of fighting, Peter and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1100 sp.