Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Ishmoz was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ishmoz decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has blue eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Nora was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20 pp. Jet (130 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are gray.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Knight but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Knight for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He sports a flattop fur cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.