Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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 Performer 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: To clean up the streets; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Performer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears a yellow broad hat and yellow clothes. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Laucian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Laucian decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. He has wavy white hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp. Coral (150 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Rolen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp).