Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 90 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. 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 north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp).

Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Sailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Paelias never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

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 one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Unemployed for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a cartwright again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.