Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: Azaki speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Azaki was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Azaki decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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: Half-Elven compassion; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has green eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Weaver. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is chestnut and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Weaver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a banker again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Knight who has hired her part-time. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Seere studied abroad. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Seere never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1400 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has auburn hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Pyntle was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 16000 sp. Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 tends to his Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Job, Slave, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1900 gp.