Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. 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 overprotective of those who hire his services. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Arannis was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and falchions. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Halimath studied abroad. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a Stylist soon after.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Naal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Naal never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Job, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.