Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. His crest is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Kaladan never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Akta was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student she started as a Ploughman, but she got bored and became a Fortune-teller. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. His white fur is singed and shortened. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Trail 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull white iron scale mail. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Weaver. She tends to her Weaver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Tiaathque was born the youngest of three triplets. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a red tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is white and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Assassin, who enjoyed hunting, Dell was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She tends to her Baker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Assassin again; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Racist, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.