Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His hair is short and chestnut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 40. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1500 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has dyed her greying gray fur a little too much giving a sharp gray color. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Tanner. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gifted student she started as a Carpenter, but she got bored and became a Tanner. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'7". He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gerbo was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'10" and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Butcher like her father before her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 80 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).