Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He takes great joy in being the best Guard in town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 60 pp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jade (120 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and he perpetually has his shield ready. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Healer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hadarai studied abroad. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 190 pp. Azurite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is typically in his Tailor uniform. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Tailor business.

History: Aust was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 90 pp. Moss agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.