Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Born to a Blacksmith, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is typically in his Assassin uniform. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shifting grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

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. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 110 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).