Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Halimath grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Halimath. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Heian was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 sp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: This man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Himo was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Stylist. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 Fisher. He has worked as a Fisher like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp.