Description: This light-skinned male wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1500 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'7" when asserting himself. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahvain grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 Bather. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care and is in decent physical shape. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Uthemar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 sp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Stylist father left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.