Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shane fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Griselda liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jasper (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with red slacks. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Justin was born with his father's beautiful face. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Map Maker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Millicent was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.