Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. His purple hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Akmen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Akmen. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'7". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: This woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. She has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Nyx is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Nyx hails from a village terrorized by illithids. After coming to the age of reason, Nyx took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cartwright but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.