Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nicholas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Nicholas was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He struck the Laborer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He carries a battered halberd and tarnished mace as well. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, marred by chocolates. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

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 freak accident while working with his Carter father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and balancing his hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is cut short. 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 cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).