Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has auburn hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adelard grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in a small desert village. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is typically in his Crown-heir uniform. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lewis studied abroad. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new assassin responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.