Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a hunchback. His hair is red and curly. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Ishmoz was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. He wears his golden hair up. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She sports golden long hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. After a long history of fighting, Mehen and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Rose (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. His hair is golden and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Animal Trainer business.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He became a Animal Trainer soon after.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 80 pp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Beatrice was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, 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 Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).