Description: A middle-aged man, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword, and is pretty ugly. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 6'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. After coming to the age of reason, Edge took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 330 gp.