Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Stableman like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his golden hair up. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A freak accident while working with his Gardener mother left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This eastern man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. 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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 sp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His tied-back hair is blonde. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Manfred was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.