Description: He wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His tied-back hair is white. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Hupe alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has worked as a Mercenary like his father before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a ceremonial dagger on her belt. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Nikki hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1800 sp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears long strands of opal and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 70 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'2". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. He has wavy red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born in the south. Ur-Lisak 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. Ur-Lisak 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 pp. Star ruby (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.