Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is short and brown. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the south to a Spy, Zed learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her parents enrolled her in a Ranger school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. White pearl (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her ears are large.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. She is physically well-built. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mardnab was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 110 gp.