Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and violet handkerchief worn on his left side, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a simple white robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has brown eyes and a white hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bendoo grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 320 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nordak grew up listening to his father's many stories. Nordak was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Ruler. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (140 gp). 3 Alchemist’s fire.