Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears her blonde hair down. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. She has lavender fur. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tattered old clothes. She has slicked back silver hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright white suits and hats, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Norsko speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Half-Plate.