Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. His fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. 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 thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Eva was raised in a hard working conservative environment. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Locksmith and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Body Guard. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is short and red. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Melech studied abroad. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Valida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Valida was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Amber (100 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.