Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black crest is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Server. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Shamash was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Rurik was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Rurik and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length bronze crest. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. 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: To pay off his debts; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

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

Description: This eastern man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jasper (60 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.