Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ahvain's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's also a talented Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2400 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished club as well. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Cimer's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a pastel shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His beige fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Cask lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Slave Trader and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is typically in her Blacksmith uniform. Her black hair is still thick. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp).