Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Nim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this northern man wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 13000 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and maces. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Shy, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Fire opal (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).