Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1400 gp. Star ruby (1600 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears skinny pants and wears a white and tan robe with the hood down. Her golden hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: The child of a Apothecary, who enjoyed hunting, Nikki was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Lewis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.