Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His red crest is heavily combed to the right. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

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 music. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Donaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Stableman. His red fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman very much looks the part of a Locksmith. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Nurkara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A 6'6" northern man, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Salasar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Performer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of a Animal Trainer, who enjoyed hunting, Gildmak was taken on many hunting expeditions. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'5" and dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with brown slacks. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 230 gp. 8 Acid flasks.