Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'7" eastern man, he usually wears his yellow robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver crest, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: 6'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Ghûra was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: A 3'7" eastern man, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. His hair is auburn and very short. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 45000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.