Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Being a Actor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

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

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 sp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He wears his chestnut hair up. He has a tattooed face.

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. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Gardener father left him crippled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Adam has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a scimitar on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Roofer who has hired her part-time. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.