Description: An older man who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his purple hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Akmen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, white cloak and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 110 gp. Amethyst (110 gp).