Description: An older man who wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jet (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a Navigator, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple red robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Borun was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'4", this man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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, Gorbundus is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, marred by chocolates. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Shaena was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has wavy purple hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He married young, but lost his spouse to dire rats. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears tattered old clothes, marred by teas. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.