Description: 5'1" and muscular, this eastern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Bernard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a long, pastel cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has dyed his greying white fur a little too much giving a sharp white color. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Jasper (80 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aelar grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by lycanthropy.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears skinny pants and wears a black and violet robe with the hood down. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are white.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has no hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork studded leather.