Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star ruby (700 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Naeris was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Mayor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Varis was born with his mother's beautiful face. Varis was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Varis decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rose (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 230 pp. White opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.