Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and red tie, and is pretty ugly. His hair is brown and curly. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

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. 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: Efferil was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. His black fur is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jet (150 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Sard (40 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Antitoxin.