Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has a hunchback. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Shag and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He is physically well-built. His hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and violet handkerchief worn on his right side, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 29000 sp. Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His fur is cut close to his head. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 13000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp).