Description: A moderately attractive man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His blue crest, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kaladan 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This northern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Weaver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: The child of a Body Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Elaim was taken on many hunting expeditions. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Ishte is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Ishte was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and expand her business

Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1700 sp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Naill studied abroad. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Naill never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is white and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Melech was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Melech's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blue hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length white crest. He wears a mask on his face.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is content; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 120 gp.