Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. 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 erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Ahrim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His red fur is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his yellow eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Guard. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Edge was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Guard and found it very stressful. He struck the Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fisher for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has violet eyes and a white hat with a blue feather.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Religious, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 13000 sp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Diesa's homeland. Diesa decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.