Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His dark red hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Cressel was born the youngest of three triplets. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 pp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jet (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Coral (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jade (60 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: He wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His face is scarred and worn.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 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 (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is physically well-built. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Igden enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Igden was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue diamond (6000 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amber (160 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Rohesia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Rohesia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Weaver. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Rohesia was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts, and carries glaives. He has a very tight haircut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Gifted from a young age, Raer studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Baker again.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jet (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ekk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jet (70 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Coral (70 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her red crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. She has worked as a Layabout like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp).