Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. 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 raised in a mountains tribe. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Knight. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Amber (120 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Heian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

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

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Vanuath is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Vanuath was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and doesn't want to be a layabout and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heian was born with his father's beautiful face. Heian was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Baker. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 pp.