Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length copper crest. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 achieved small success as a Assassin.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and balancing his hectic life and new assassin responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Smoking was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Smoking's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished mace as well. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the north to a Healer, Avice learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Healer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 30 gp.