Description: An older man who wears light armors faded through time and improper care, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears dull blue sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed trident, just in case and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Paelias 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 280 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: Willow was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has wavy blonde hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy violet suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a unemployed again

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her feathered white hat.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Sannl is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Sannl was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.