Description: 3'4" and muscular, this southern man wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his axe. His hair is chestnut and curly. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 90 pp. Jade (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Masseuse uniform. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and revenge

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 150 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are red.

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 is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with blue pants. He carries a battered sword and tarnished falchion as well. He wears his red hair up. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 gp. White opal (1300 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.