Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3200 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his auburn hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: He was born in the north. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Map Maker. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. 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 quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his youth he was a Mercenary, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

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 is a great chef.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Moonstone (70 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.