Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he usually wears his yellow robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. His hair is short and red. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 60 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the psionic 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 psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and carries flails. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in a small island village. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He has wavy white hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 70 pp.