Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Norkruuth was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Holg is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Holg was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Glassblower. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Vlorn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is cut short. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a red armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Paela hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 10000 cp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. She carries a battered shortspear and tarnished flail as well. Her golden hair is well kept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Nala lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries a battered halberd and tarnished flail as well. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Xappan was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (130 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Damakos grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.