Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. She has moderate length black hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Eloise grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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 desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 dresses like a well dressed Baker does. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. A true patriot, Gurdis would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the south to a Baker, Gurdis learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently the stress of being a Baker has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Volen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. After a long history of fighting, Volen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2100 sp. 2 Antitoxin.