Description: An older man who wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his white hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 8000 sp. Jade (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of his son

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her chestnut hair up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Shoemaker they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Unemployed, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple brown robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Brewer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's in love

Flaws: Emotional, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Half-Plate.