Description: An older man who wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his white hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: Shag lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 sp. Jade (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who usually wears his black robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Stableman kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and doesn't want to be a stableman and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a Barber, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Everburning torch.