Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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 born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Carrie has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raer was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 is greedy; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.