Description: He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. His auburn hair is cut short. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Vanuath speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, grey shirt, and pastel tie. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Baker profession.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Miner. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Arara was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 240 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Rael was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His tied-back hair is black. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Superior lock. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His fur is cinnamon and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Shivering learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Shivering alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Reirak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 130 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Burto was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He's also a talented Unemployed, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: In love, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in a small desert village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).