Description: Standing 6'2", this man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heward grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Hunter's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Hunter is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has moderate length white hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Anthony hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Anthony was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Merchant father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.