Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp).

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Mercenary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear violet tank tops with blue pants. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rael studied abroad. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Eiravel is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His head has been shaved. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Soapmaker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.