Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He is physically well-built. He wears a colorful flower in his silver crest. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1700 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Sard (30 gp). Amber (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His rusty crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has red eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arjhan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north to a Tanner, Balam learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with yellow slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. 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 the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.