Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tod studied abroad. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an entirely blue suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Rolen was born the youngest of three triplets. 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's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a fancy red dress. She has wavy silver hair. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the north to a Mason, Gynnie learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Disease, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is content

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her crest is short and rusty. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got money to start a business from the gang present in town. She is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His crest is gold, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norkruuth grew up listening to his father's many stories. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Ruler uniform. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north to a Ruler, Torbera learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Servant, but she got bored and became a Ruler. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Onyx (70 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: He wears a green tunic with pastel highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished morningstar as well. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He bought a morningstar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 sp.