Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is still thick. 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 very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gerard hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gerard was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tattered old clothes. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Assassin. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this northern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 Knight. He tends to his Knight job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Simon was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Healer. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).