Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kody was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Kody took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: Patrick hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Patrick was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. He struck the Mason job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, violet shirt, and blue tie. His tied-back hair is brown. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.