Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. John grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did John. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 12th 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is lengthy. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Crowbar.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. 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: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 14000 sp. Aquamarine (1000 gp).