Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern man wears tattered old clothes. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Vanuath was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Vanuath decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. She keeps her purple hair in a pixie cut. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Armara embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Bowyer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Dyer like her mother before her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and black tie. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black hair is lengthy. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. The war was a terrible time for her, and Eldeth does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Eldeth was born with her mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Golden pearl (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is black and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Cook. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: The child of a Map Maker, who enjoyed hunting, Sorath was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Sorath took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up nunchaku and armor she uses now. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Map Maker they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Cook, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Burgell was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 42000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Dilettante they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Brewer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 47000 sp. Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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. 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. Dûgza fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'11". He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. He has silver hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 cp. Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.