Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Debt. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1100 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Coral (100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jasmine was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a worn and beaten armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jet (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is auburn and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Koth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is cut short. 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 is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is black and curly. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). White opal (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.