Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a grey coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He carries a battered lance and tarnished scythe as well. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a butcher and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 12000 cp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amber (120 gp). 4 Holy water. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Justin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Chad's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east to a Carter, Chad learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Carter. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a great chef.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Amethyst (50 gp).