Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to protect his home

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a worn and beaten armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Raymond never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and silver with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this eastern man wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. He has chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Solomon was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Map Maker. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.