Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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 in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An older woman who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Artin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. A true patriot, Artin would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She comes from a rich western family. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Chaedi alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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. Cagak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a blue vest and prefers black and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Tourmaline (50 gp).