Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has styled his scarlet crest well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (160 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. He wears a colorful flower in his purple hair. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Abad was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Roofer. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 39000 sp. 1 Hourglass. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and golden. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Layabout. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Locksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Bellfounder father left him crippled. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).