Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears just a black suit. His hair is white and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Paymon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Paymon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'3". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is auburn and very short. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Gilthur would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gilthur was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Ea wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... A true patriot, Ea would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.