Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Mreksh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'4", this man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Gorbundus is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Gifted from a young age, Lûgnak studied abroad. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has worked as a Fortune-teller like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Travok was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Galiena took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 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 (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Reirak was born the youngest of three triplets. A freak accident while working with his Mayor mother left him crippled. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing a long, black cloak. Her hair is black and very short. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1300 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.