Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears baggy blue pantaloons and a brown scarf. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Hunter enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and many goblins want him driven away

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 27000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Black star sapphire (600 gp).