Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. He wears his black hair up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Assassin mother left him crippled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Assassin. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Helen studied abroad. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She saw the violence of war and the aftermath so she converted to religion and dedicated herself to non-violence.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a large white jacket. He has moderate length golden hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 Bookbinder. She has worked as a Bookbinder like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He is portly but not overly obese. His black crest is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Rhogar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Server, but he got bored and became a Painter. He has worked as a Painter like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Masseuse first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great joy in being the best Masseuse in town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Skamos has worked very hard to control his curse. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.