Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jade (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a worn and beaten armor, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

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. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Mindartis has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Professionalism, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his auburn hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Naal was born with his father's beautiful face. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 sp. Amber (150 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is brown. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Thervan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown diamond (2000 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.