Description: He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He is physically well-built. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the north. Erdan 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. Erdan 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. The war was a terrible time for him, and Naal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Greedy, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 pp. White opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has black hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is long and unkept. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 20th 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp.