Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His crest is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Gargax alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear blue tank tops with white skirt. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and ceremonial daggers. She has moderate length golden hair. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. After a long history of fighting, Bethrynna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jade (150 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 180 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'9". She typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is black and curly. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 40. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Dee was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30000 cp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She wears a colorful flower in her white fur. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Emerald hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 280 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Rose (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple violet robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Tailor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south to a Tailor, Raymond learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bowyer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Has a crush, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 5'6" western man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has black eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'1" and is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Whurbin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This northern man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy chestnut hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a Body Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (110 gp).