Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered orcs who tried to eat his hand. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Robert was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Elizabeth is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 70 pp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His silver hair is cut short. 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 inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She got into the Cartwright business at a young age. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She struck the Cartwright job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.