Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is chestnut and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thorin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Performer, but he was a colossal failure. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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 feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Sard (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Cagak abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Hematite (11 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Amber (40 gp). Iolite (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Stannor has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Amber (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'9". She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Cartwright; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has dyed her greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Greedy, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Iados was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.