Description: He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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, Vonbin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Vonbin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. His crest is copper and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norkruuth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Norkruuth never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his silver hair down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Heian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 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 has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Ruler and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, 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 hair is short and silver. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Forcas embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a yellow scarf. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. 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 mountains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.