Description: He is a mite stocky and wears bulky white painted plate armor. His golden hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a Glassblower, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 Stylist. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Stylist for the past few years.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1300 pp. Rose (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Assassin responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her hair is red and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

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. A true patriot, Tiaathque would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Carnelian (60 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gerard studied abroad. 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 Sculptor. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a red coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Vani was born with her father's beautiful face. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp).