Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a red scarf. His hair is cut close to his head. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 sp. Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Heian 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. Heian decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. 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: He was born in a small forest village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). In the meantime he has taken over work as a Blacksmith and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars, marred by teas. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 sp. Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.