Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Spy, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and doesn't want to be a spy and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 pp. Canary diamond (3000 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his silver hair up. 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: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Arannis embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Arannis 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. Arannis decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black opal (900 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theriatis grew up listening to his father's many stories. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp).