Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He dresses like a well dressed Assassin does, marred by teas. He has wavy white hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1600 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Nadarr lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Obsidian (8 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is silver and very 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 cp.