Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

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. Richard 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. Richard 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. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a green shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and black pants. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the west to a Interpreter, Ralf learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Jet (100 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His blonde hair is lengthy. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cory does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.