Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Miner father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears her golden hair up. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She is a great chef.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a trident on his belt. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and doesn't want to be a apothecary and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has wavy golden hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp).