Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Gilbert learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 be a Bather again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his white hair up. He has green eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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 comes from a rich eastern family. 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 always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and hammers. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with tan slacks. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Patrick is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Assassin business at a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.