Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. He has brown fur. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shivering will drive conversation. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Shivering grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Shivering. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the north to a Spy, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2300 sp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amber (140 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has brown hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the west. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bellfounder they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Spy, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 160 gp.