Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is wearing a long, grey cloak. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 cp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and quarterstaffs. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Lance was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. 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 recently deceased. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Hourglass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He wears his blonde hair up. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).