Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Born to a Carter, his father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has white hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Aelar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal (800 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His head has been shaved. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Suhnae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.