Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his chestnut hair down. His eyes are violet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Mindartis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Aust was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Baker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 280 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 120 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Sard (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His first spouse was a Barrister, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 sp. Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.