Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Merihim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Merihim. 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: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A 5'10" southern man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His white hair is still thick. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Through the years after Astar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Astar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Astar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has moderate length golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears a blue shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Jade was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.