Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Fortune-teller business.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 sp. Sard (60 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries a battered whip and tarnished longbow as well. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp.