Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is blonde and very short. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a simple black robe with red stripes complete with hood. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Ivellios was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Now he works as a singing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).