Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Tordek was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Tordek decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has no fur. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. After a long history of fighting, Tricking and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Bree 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her first spouse was a Scribe, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He sports a flattop crest cut. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Fletcher. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Fletcher and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Mialee managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has moderate length black hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Chad was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Banker. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is golden and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the west to a Actor, Avice learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She's in love; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple grey robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10 pp.