Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aline studied abroad. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

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

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Banker profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has worked as a Masseuse like his father before him.

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

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

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Performer profession.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears professional attire, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His black crest is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His bronze crest is unkempt and raggedy. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kaladan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Hematite (8 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Everburning torch.