Description: An older man who wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is black and curly. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. 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: He's looking for his big break; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Enemies, Military, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jet (80 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears black trousers with pastel and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'2". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his silver hair down. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amber (130 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Coral (130 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Zagga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Iolite (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Amber (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She likes to wear grey tank tops with tan skirt, marred by beers. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north to a Mortician, Ovina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Performer, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Coral (150 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Phann was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Coral (160 gp).