Description: He is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cook but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. In his youth he was a Tanner, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nordak 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 to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, tan shirt, and blue tie, and he perpetually has his club ready. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He struck the Courier job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jet (80 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is still thick. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Qualen grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Gnome Druid 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Trym hails from a village terrorized by goblins. A freak accident while working with her Layabout father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She sports silver long hair. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the north to a Masseuse, Adelaide learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has styled his orange fur well, parting it to the right. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Rose (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Laucian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Laucian was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.