Description: He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his black hair up. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bree fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She keeps her bronze crest in a pixie cut. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 sp. Onyx (20 gp).