Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His black hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jade (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has green eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. The war was a terrible time for him, and Lone does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1500 pp. Eye agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She uses divination through singing.

History: Findex hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by her family; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple grey robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Helen learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Helen never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp).

Description: A 4'11" southern woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair is well kept. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. A true patriot, Antinua would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Antinua and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bookbinder, marred by teas. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Stannor grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling 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 achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jacinth (5000 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp).