Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His black crest is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: Shamash is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is portly but not overly obese. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Maiathah lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Maiathah's homeland. Maiathah decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 120 gp. Hematite (10 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. His copper crest is braided into rings. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Nadarr wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has golden hair. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: He was born on a small isolated farm. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bather responsibilities is difficult; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long orange fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Spring was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.