Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rurik 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and money/treasure

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A true patriot, Barakas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Barakas was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: He wants revenge against illithids.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She wears a green collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is physically well-built. Her blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to protect her home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 20 gp.