Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has no hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. When Arannis reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Azaki and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are blue and beady.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a flail on his belt. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. 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 gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Herbalist. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).