Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Burgell 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 Burgell. After a long history of fighting, Burgell and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1300 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has red hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Varis reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2100 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).