Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Bucklal is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When Bucklal reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 cp. Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe. His green crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: He wears blue trousers with pastel and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born in the north to a Dilettante, Helja learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Helja was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Helja decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 330 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his blue hair down. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Glassblower business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but he was a colossal failure. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1600 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a bow on her belt. She has wavy red crest. She has red eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Jezean speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jezean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He wears a colorful flower in his green crest. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Shamash hails from a village terrorized by brigands. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

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