Description: A middle-aged man, he wears just a grey suit, and is pretty ugly. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Alex 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: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dilettante.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Malachite (10 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is long and brown with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is an epitome of beauty. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Heather hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. After a long history of fighting, Heather and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears grey trousers with black and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and swords. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).