Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Barkeep, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to be a barkeep again

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a fancy black dress. Her hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are red.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shoemaker. 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: Seere was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To protect her home; and expand her business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1700 pp. Sard (30 gp). Coral (100 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Amber (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has done her best to style her white fur to look like a famous performer. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He takes great joy in being the best Stableman in town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Coral (50 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elama fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Mantus 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 achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has a crush on the local bookbinder

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.