Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A true patriot, Shane would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Eloise alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Hadwisa was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Mayor. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 90 pp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He wears his golden hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.