Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears professional attire. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He wears a brown top hat and brown clothes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 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 (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 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.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Braak was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 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: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. 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. He bought a nunchaku and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 15000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Gifted from a young age, Az-Bror studied abroad. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 13000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown fur, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Ur-Lasu lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ur-Lasu 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.