Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is typically in his Blacksmith uniform. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Ar-Kaius liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He struck the Blacksmith job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her hair is golden and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Cook, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 50 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a simple violet robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She has no hair. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.