Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his trident with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Alexandre wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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, Alexandre is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Banker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Coral (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). White opal (800 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has no hair. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Jet (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. 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 considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sweet was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has shaved her head bald. 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 hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He very much looks the part of a Junk Dealer. He has dyed his greying yellow fur a little too much giving a sharp yellow color. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Junk Dealer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.