Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south. A freak accident while working with his Guard father left him crippled. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Body Guard uniform. His cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has worked as a Body Guard like his mother before him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A freak accident while working with his Mortician mother left him crippled. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Purban never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 180 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white hair is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.