Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His hair is chestnut and curly. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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 slaver, Sark was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears just a blue suit. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Paelias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white hair is well kept. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. The war was a terrible time for her, and Thiala does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Thiala was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

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

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 95. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Obsidian (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her childhood dream was to be a Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Silk rope.