Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Assassin business.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 sp. Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, black shirt, and white tie. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Tawar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his club. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: Nykkan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'7". He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Habor is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

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. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 160 gp. White pearl (160 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Andraste is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Andraste was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Shepherd, but she got bored and became a Dyer. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.