Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Body Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Jak is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this western woman is typically in her Apothecary uniform. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a great chef.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears professional attire. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Dee was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 46000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).