Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Lucan took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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 raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this western man wears an entirely green suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Soveliss hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the west. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Ahvain was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ahvain's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).