Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shield on her belt. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She uses divination through singing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a large green jacket. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Uadjit grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Through the years after Uadjit was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Uadjit's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a green and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has gold crest. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a Miller, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He got into the Armorer business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She is physically well-built. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His fur is cinnamon and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Fragrant abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 sp. 4 Holy water.