Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Theren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Theren grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Theren. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 110 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is short and brown. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born in the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 210 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Himo was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bather. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His hair is blonde and very short. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the south to a Assassin, Varis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 190 pp.