Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Jet (130 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Naeris was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Naeris decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 90000 cp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male tends to wear a large grey jacket. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is knotted and matted. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Ahvain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1400 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sailor. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.