Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His gray fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spy for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His crest is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red crest, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Ghesh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair is short and red. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Sammal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling 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: Retire the richest man in the south; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: 4'4" and muscular, this northern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aldous's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 180 pp. Red spinel (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.