Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: Born in the south to a Butcher, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 23000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an entirely yellow suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

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. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. 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 is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. William was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. William decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a simple violet robe with black stripes complete with hood. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. 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 quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently the stress of being a Merchant has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.