Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a yellow costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Moss agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: She has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is auburn and curly. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Helen was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown diamond (3000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Rivaan's homeland. Rivaan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His red hair is still thick. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Orryn liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the north, 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: Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 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.