Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rurik grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Rurik. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and to clean up the streets

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Standing 3'11", this man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her fur is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Cook business.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her golden hair down. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Williamina speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in a small island village. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She bought a shortspear and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 50 gp.