Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a fancy black suit. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1500 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). White opal (600 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 230 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30000 cp. Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: He wears green trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His tied-back hair is silver. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears just a tan suit. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arannis grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 70 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.