Description: He stands about 5'8" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Charles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a Actor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is lengthy. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Hugh was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Hugh decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.