Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Alston is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Alston was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is typically in her Spy uniform. Her fur is orange and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spy for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy yellow dress. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has slicked back white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Antinua was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Bookbinder kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.