Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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: Ortegar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He tends to his Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is chestnut and very short. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

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 likes to wear brown tank tops with violet pants. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for him, and Elaim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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 he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 14000 sp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His blonde hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Bather, but he got bored and became a Sage. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His yellow fur is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Shadow and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 50 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her black fur in a flapper bob. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Serpent is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries a battered lance and tarnished sai as well. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Rimmon's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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. Rimmon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1100 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He has done his best to style his blue crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Rathkran lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Fisher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp).