Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Naal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears brown trousers with blue and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has silver hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: Born to a Courier, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Black pearl (1500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

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. Through the years after Heian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Heian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

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 is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the west to a Hunter, Aelar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Hunter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Chalcedony (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Zircon (80 gp).