Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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: Optimist, Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Gifted from a young age, Chad studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. He's also a talented Roofer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. 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 overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He very much looks the part of a Bather. He has a hunchback. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born in the west to a Bather, Adam learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. One day when Adam was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Adam was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To be a Miner again.

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.