Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Chrysoprase (30 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Soveliss was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp).