Description: This light-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has moderate length black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. 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 to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Naeris was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Dilettante. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His head has been shaved. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the east to a Fletcher, Uthemar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Uthemar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Assassin, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

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

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with tan pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly flails and greatswords. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel and beady.

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. 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: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).