Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His red hair is braided into rings. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a black shirt with thin red vertical stripes and violet pants. Her black crest is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 30 pp. Jasper (60 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Iados was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sage. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries with him a set of daggers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heskan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 sp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shields and clubs. His tied-back hair is blonde. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 sp. Jade (80 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. 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, Fibblestib is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fibblestib fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.