Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. He has a hunchback. His black hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Azaki alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aust does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aust grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aust. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10000 sp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). White pearl (50 gp).

Description: He wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished longbow as well. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Theriatis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1400 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.