Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ûshbaka was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 3'9" northern woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Gurdis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. 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. Gurdis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His hair is brown and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 220 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He refers to his adoptive mother 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Adelard grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Adelard. Being a Fletcher kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic, Depressed. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2200 sp.