Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Harbek hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mason profession.

History: Harbek was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has wavy black hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Katherine is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the west to a Guard, Katherine learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oskar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. She has white eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Barber business.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Barber arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's in love

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 sp.