Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east to a Bricklayer, John learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 20 pp. Peridot (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Marshal mother left her crippled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Zircon (40 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy dark red stubble. He is typically in his Apothecary uniform. He has a hunchback. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Balam was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but he was a colossal failure. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull red iron scale mail. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, PTSD. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. Her white hair is well kept. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.