Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ernest fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely white suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Gerard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Gerard's homeland. Gerard decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and carries whips. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He found a children's book about a Human Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Black opal (700 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 Bowyer. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.