Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the east to a Architect, Thervan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Farmer, but he got bored and became a Architect. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, black shirt, and brown tie. He carries a battered flail and tarnished whip as well. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naeris fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1900 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a great chef.

History: Azaki lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tan tunic with pastel highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Tharivol is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fancy tan suit. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).