Description: This dark-skinned female is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His tied-back hair is white. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

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 lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Trym learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to be a assassin again

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'1", this man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Theodoric's homeland. Theodoric decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Adelard will drive conversation. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Adelard managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.