Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'5" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Emeny lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a green coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Abad liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his white hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: Shag lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 sp. Jade (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.