Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Az-Adar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Az-Adar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His fur, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Secretive, Mundane. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1200 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker blue hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shipwright. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a white shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and yellow pants. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears bulky red painted plate armor. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. 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: Thea lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Soapmaker. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to protect her home

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.