Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Baern is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. His black hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Unemployed business.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Spyglass.

Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Curran was born with his father's beautiful face. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jade (160 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.