Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Ruler. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Healer, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Jet (110 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear green tank tops with black pants. His orange fur is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Tricking speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: 4'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears professional attire. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Tordek wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: Standing 3'3", this man wears tattered old clothes. His hair is white and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the west. Thorpe was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Interpreter. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorpe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.