Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a grey shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, marred by teas. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Through the years after Ernest was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ernest's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is wearing a long, white cloak. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She 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. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).