Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. 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 the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and wears a pastel collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the east to a Painter, Soveliss learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears just a black suit. His chestnut hair is cut short. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. Being a Servant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and doesn't want to be a painter and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.