Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His white hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Harbek was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He has styled his beige fur well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mercenary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Salanop was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 18000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Barendd hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Barendd was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1700 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she very much looks the part of a Layabout. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Layabout business.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.