Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Norkruuth was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a very tight haircut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the south to a Mercenary, Pog learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Mercenary and found it very stressful. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

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

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Masseuse, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and black tie. He wears his brown hair up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in a small island village. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses like a well dressed Spy does. She has wavy black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Virra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 70000 cp. White opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.