Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2300 sp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears professional attire. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Silver pearl (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and carries shields. He wears his black hair up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3200 sp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a pastel vest and prefers blue and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Guard, but he got bored and became a Barrister. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1600 sp.