Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Interpreter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red hair is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 210 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is still thick. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Vanuath has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Carrie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Detective, but he got bored and became a Beggar. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Carrie never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, In love, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp.