Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has done his best to style his red crest to look like a famous performer. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heskan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Malachite (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Amber (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the west to a Gardener, Gell learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 cp.