Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Vanuath 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. Vanuath decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her silver crest is heavily combed to the left. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Kava was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears an entirely black suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her blue hair is knotted and matted. Her black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. A true patriot, Oren would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and dragonborn compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3 Thunderstones.