Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He carries with him a set of glaives on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Patrick's homeland. Patrick decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely pastel suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Silent learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Born in the north to a Barrister, Nuraval learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Thodris was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 900 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has wavy silver hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: Pennie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears her chestnut hair down. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Sard (70 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.