Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is braided into rings. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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 zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has white hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 13000 sp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: Theren was born the youngest of three triplets. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. A true patriot, Caeldrim would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Caeldrim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Fire opal (500 gp).