Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. During his travels, Nicholas and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Nicholas discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Nicholas fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He is physically well-built. He wears his white hair down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Cecily was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She tends to her Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has wavy golden hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Peridot (60 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.