Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new assassin responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). White opal (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: William is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: William lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp).

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Disease, PTSD, Fearful. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Williamina was born with her mother's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Hoshû was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears bulky black painted plate armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Sensitive, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jet (160 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.