Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fancy violet suit. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: Ernest was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ernest was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Performer. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Chenna was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest is scarlet and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mehen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tattered old clothes. His long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Cloud was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Cloud decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly nunchakus and kukris. Her tied-back hair is white. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tenena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.