Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After months of barely getting by, Thomas managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Merla is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Merla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with her Knight father left her crippled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. She keeps her long white fur kept up in a rat tail. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'9" and is typically in her Detective uniform. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Cecily was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She became a Detective soon after.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.