Description: A plain young-adult woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has black hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. She has dyed her greying gold crest a little too much giving a sharp gold color. Her eyes are red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Hillanot's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red crest is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (8 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of greatswords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Dilettante but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Birel 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.