Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She carries with her a set of shortspears, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Black opal (1400 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He has no hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kallista grew up listening to her father's many stories. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and carries greataxes. His long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Trynnicus's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Trynnicus lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trynnicus fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 110 pp. Onyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is short and auburn. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. A true patriot, Eldeth would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Eldeth 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 Eldeth. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bricklayer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an entirely pastel suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has dyed his greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard and is in decent physical shape. Her lavender fur is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 80000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).