Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is an amazing painter.

History: Grûblik was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Grûblik's homeland. Grûblik decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Dazzazn was born the youngest of three triplets. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Clerebold grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses like a well dressed Brewer does. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

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. Vlorn is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He tends to his Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has no hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Tomph's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Roofer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp. Citrine (40 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Detective, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Masseuse 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's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears professional attire. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30000 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. 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 was born in a small island village. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 cp. Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His ears are large.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Amber (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.