Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is typically in his Body Guard uniform. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Tharivol learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. He tends to his Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her brown hair up. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Kipper was born the youngest of three triplets. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 14000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His crest is short and red. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.