Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries a battered sai and tarnished crossbow as well. He has no crest. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his red hair down. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tordek grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Tordek has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1100 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has wavy lavender fur. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Nimble has worked very hard to control his curse. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Gifted, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Euron was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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. Being a Doctor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Emerald (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His purple hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Jelenneth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Jelenneth 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. Jelenneth decided she wanted neither the life of her mother 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 used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Family, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

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. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with tan slacks. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.