Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, marred by sweets. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Frug hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He is physically well-built. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is content; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp).

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has wavy green crest. His eyes are gold.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Pandjed's homeland. Pandjed decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1400 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is short and silver. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'1". She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Gifted from a young age, Harann studied abroad. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Bounty Hunter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3200 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Coral (70 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: 4'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barrister. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barrister who has hired her part-time. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Torgga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Criminal record, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kilvar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and brown tie. Her rusty crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are red and beady.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a Stableman, her father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.