Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ruler who has hired him part-time. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. She is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Menny abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a violet collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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 wracked by social anxiety; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Eye agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who usually wears his pastel robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. He has wavy beige fur. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 on a small isolated farm. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Thunderstones.

Description: She stands about 5'6" and wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He worked as a nervous Crown-heir and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Crown-heir for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mercenary business.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Naill 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 Naill. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Naill was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp).