Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her white hair is cut short. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She found a children's book about a Halfling Paladin 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.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black opal (1200 gp).

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. After a long history of fighting, Robert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2100 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1700 sp. Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).