Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. After a long history of fighting, Richard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Simon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Spice Merchant. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Trey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 90 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greatsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has wavy white hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp).