Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Hoshû enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Maynild hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He has styled his silver crest well, parting it to the left. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: Pandjed was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student he started as a Masseuse, but he got bored and became a Banker. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. She has wavy dark red hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sorath was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Average lock.