Description: He stands about 4'11" and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. Recently the stress of being a Spice Merchant has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nutae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Assassin who has hired him part-time. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Tharivol has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mayor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has a crush on the local mayor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).