Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fancy brown suit. He wears his auburn hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Harbek studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp).

Description: He wears a pastel collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is physically well-built. His gray fur is braided into rings. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Fragrant was born with his mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Fragrant was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Fragrant's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 120 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears her black hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Stacee 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 Stacee. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she very much looks the part of a Bookbinder, and is pretty ugly. Her brass crest is braided into rings. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Synthrin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Neega was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp).