Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gunter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has worked as a Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Addict, Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Smokesticks.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length brown fur. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a Engraver, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and white handkerchief worn on his right side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'6" when asserting himself. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Lia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Miner, but she got bored and became a Laborer. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Aust was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: She wears a black coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her black eyes are passionate and lively.

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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She worked as a nervous Shipwright and found it very stressful. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2100 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He carries with him a set of scythes, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. After a long history of fighting, Malmûg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Climber’s kit.