Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a fancy brown dress. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born in the north. A gifted student she started as a Priest, but she got bored and became a Mercenary. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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. He has blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. A gifted student he started as a Actor, but he got bored and became a Junk Dealer. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 sp.