Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears dark leathers with embroidery, marred by sweets. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: Howard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Jasmine enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. He has no hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Alston and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Expand her business; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (11 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, green shirt, and tan tie. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and she perpetually has her scythe ready. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Emeny was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Architect arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with her Doctor father left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears just a blue suit. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 170 gp.