Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes dart from person to person.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her black crest is unkempt and raggedy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 130 gp. Amber (50 gp).

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this northern woman tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has wavy black fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born into a rich family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 48000 sp.