Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Arannis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He worked as a nervous Detective and found it very stressful. 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: Further expansion of business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Pink diamond (2000 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: In love, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is white and curly. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Erdan was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Eiravel's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 120000 cp.