Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. John was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. John decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: An older woman who is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, violet shirt, and black tie, she is not a threatening figure. She has wavy auburn hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

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. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Stylist for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 sp. 3 Holy water. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Holy water. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.