Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a fancy red dress. Her tied-back hair is white. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nikki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Nikki alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lilli fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Zircon (30 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is blonde and curly. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Rurik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. His fur is orange and curly. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 140 gp. Azurite (9 gp). 3 Alchemist’s fire.