Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20000 cp. Coral (150 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: Standing 6'4", this man prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes dart from person to person.

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 disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Rolf learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Ella learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Layabout. She has worked as a Layabout like her father before her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise green.

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 lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Solid gold idol (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp).