Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern man wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 sp. Malachite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: This light-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 red hair is lengthy. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He plays an instrument quite well.

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. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1100 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a white coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears his blonde hair down. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Debt. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His red hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Amber (110 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp).