Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. After a long history of fighting, Akmen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 5'10" eastern man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Siffress would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a Sculptor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When Siffress reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a white coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 86. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the south to a Servant, Luthra learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Actor. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 sp.