Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, 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 keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Arannis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His hair is brown and very short. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Heian took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2100 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a blue shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Dreali was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Dreali decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and carries swords. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Dreali was born with his mother's beautiful face. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.