Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

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. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He refers to his adoptive mother 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 born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Balam was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a green cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp).