Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and black tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nija was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His black hair is lengthy. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This eastern woman wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has wavy silver hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nurkara grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nurkara. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3 Antitoxin.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His crest is red and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Hamil was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.