Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has wavy chestnut hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Aldous was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Performer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bookbinder, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears a fancy black suit. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Assassin born in the past three hundred years. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Arjhan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Arjhan was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and balancing his hectic life and new assassin responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown diamond (6000 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jade (80 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, and is pretty ugly. With bright black hair. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Ulla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greataxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His cinnamon fur is still thick. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Dynamic was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Laborer. 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. Dynamic fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and black robe with the hood down. His gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines yellow.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Red spinel (140 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His crest is short and rusty. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 daughter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 gp.