Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has silver 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: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Bernard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (9 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'1" and wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Avice was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Jet (140 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a large brown jacket. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Elysande grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.