Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: In love, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 sp. Zircon (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. His white crest is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are red.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Heskan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Painter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Guard, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1300 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Coral (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his bronze crest up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Heward hails from a village terrorized by drow. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 140 gp. Red garnet (120 gp).