Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 30 gp. Jasper (80 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mijira was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shipwright and was forced into it by her family; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He is physically well-built. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Bolg never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This northern man wears a blue Stetson hat and blue clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Being a Cook kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She wears white trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and she perpetually has her crossbow ready. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Zagga 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. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Buckler.

Description: This man wears grey trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joser fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Small steel mirror.