Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. The war was a terrible time for him, and Arannis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to brigands.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears bulky white painted plate armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1600 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 360 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: A 5'5" southern man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has golden hair. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Rose (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Soveliss studied abroad. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Assassin 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 pp. Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).