Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His tied-back hair is silver. 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 exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shane was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 13000 sp. Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 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 feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 39000 sp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 13000 cp. Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Butcher. His white hair is lengthy. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Gilbert lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He worked as a nervous Butcher and found it very stressful. He tends to his Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.