Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'1" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Harbek was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Gardener. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Thervan was born with his father's beautiful face. Thervan 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. After a long history of fighting, Thervan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Alvyn liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'11" and muscular, this western woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is well kept. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She tends to her Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 18000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Therai hails from a village terrorized by giants. Therai was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bookbinder. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a fancy violet dress. Her hair is black and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Miner business.

History: Chaedi was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.