Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Revenge; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jet (120 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Miles 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. Miles decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. After a long history of fighting, Hugh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Anselm hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his father's many stories. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 40 pp.