Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Skak was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mortician. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 60000 cp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a spy and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.