Description: An older man who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the necromantic 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 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: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Spyglass.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, marred by beers. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Clerebold speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'9" and wears dull blue sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Sensitive, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: Bertram lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Hourglass. 1 Average lock.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by brigands. At a young age his father died while driving off some brigands. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in hand crossbow use. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.