Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a whip on his belt. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. He has auburn hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2200 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local body guard

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jade (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is short and blonde. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.