Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aust studied abroad. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Bloodstone (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Coral (130 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rose (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is still thick. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Tharivol took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Baker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Roofer does. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished mace as well. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 46. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the east to a Roofer, Quarion learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Roofer.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, violet shirt, and white tie and is in decent physical shape. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 sp. Sard (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).