Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Gilbert took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She carries with her a set of bows on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. With bright black hair. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the east. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Miles began to lead the lost caravan. Being a Stableman 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 wants revenge against dire rats; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Superior lock. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull white iron scale mail. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.