Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. The war was a terrible time for him, and Az-Adar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear flannel. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born into a rich family. When Quespa reached her early adolescence her Dragonborn mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Helen liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 160 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).