Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 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.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Paymon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished man dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. He has moderate length blonde hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Shane was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Bounty Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Banker profession.

History: Rose was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student she started as a Banker, but she got bored and became a Detective. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has black eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Modean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spy for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and balancing his hectic life and new spy responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp).