Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He wears his silver hair down. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 330 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 8 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'8". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her scarlet crest is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gifted student he started as a Server, but he got bored and became a Priest. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He keeps his gold crest in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamash fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.