Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dilettante but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Hobart is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is thinning but still full. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Zephan 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. Zephan was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Zephan decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Seamstress. He has achieved small success as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Seamstress responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

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

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.