Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His hair is short and dark red. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and carries nunchakus. His crest is gold and very short. His red eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: Nykkan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Nykkan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Gardener and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (5 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are silver.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.