Description: He wears brown trousers with white and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished shield as well. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Adam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso and is in decent physical shape. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tan shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his brown hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Manfred abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Simon managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Bernard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 pp.