Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. His copper crest has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Assassin first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Kerkad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants revenge against goblins

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Skamos studied abroad. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tan shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is red and very short. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 70 gp. Red spinel (150 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Thorpe enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Iolite (80 gp).