Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and red tie. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). 3 Antitoxin.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her black fur is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 210 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. 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 speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

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 is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His crest is short and green. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heskan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 370 gp. Rose (20 gp).

Description: 3'4" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Luthra is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Luthra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bather and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp).