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 clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gildmak was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Halfling Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Scribe first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Therai was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student he started as a Fortune-teller, but he got bored and became a Scribe. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Hourglass. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Superior lock.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Gildmak speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cory embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Cory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Amber (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp).