Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Ghash was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ghash decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". He very much looks the part of a Body Guard, and his gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student he started as a Armorer, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Expand his business; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Servant does. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Mialee lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (60 gp).

Description: He wears baggy violet pantaloons and a white scarf, and carries maces. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Naeris was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Beggar. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is golden and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.