Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears long strands of emerald and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local shoemaker

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2600 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on her right side. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Assassin born in the past three hundred years. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She has wavy brown hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Neega's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Neega was born with her father's beautiful face. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Neega fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears professional attire. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her trident. She has wavy brown hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Oriel took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor she uses now. She bought a shortspear and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is short and black. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Delre fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has a crush on the local assassin

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1300 gp. Obsidian (16 gp).