Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Kûga's homeland. Kûga decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Arava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Whurbin took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Being a Fisher kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).