Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Berrian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'5" and typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.