Description: This man wears dull brown sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His tied-back hair is silver. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Aust 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tattered old clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Laucian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.