Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a green collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the north to a Courier, Dean learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Adelard was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adelard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).