Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. He wears his silver hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Thervan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears just a green suit. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He is baby faced.

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 can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Rolen hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He struck the Performer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and he perpetually has his flail ready. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Courier. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).