Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has done his best to style his white crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kiirith does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Kiirith grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Kiirith. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 310 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her crest is short and bronze. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Weaver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats, and carries greataxes. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Interpreter, who enjoyed hunting, Bilga was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Valida speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is an amazing painter.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Valida's homeland. Valida decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is physically well-built. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 26000 sp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).