Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He sports a flattop fur cut. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Tanner. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad red hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has slicked back brown hair. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her black hair is well kept. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born to a Animal Trainer, her father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 60 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 150 pp. 3 Thunderstones.