Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Dyer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a Barber, her father struggled to pay the bills. Baelitae abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Coral (100 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a green coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Bather first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with his Banker father left him crippled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she usually wears her tan robe and has her halberd always slung over her shoulder. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Numba will drive conversation. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.