Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is black and curly. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Map Maker 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 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; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is an epitome of beauty. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Sculptor and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Malachite (12 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).