Description: He stands about 3'7" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Crown-heir. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Quarethon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Jet (70 gp).