Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He usually wears his white robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

Personality: John speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Coral (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His hair is short and black. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 sp.