Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a great chef.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'9" and wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Erdan hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and 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: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).