Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). 2 Smokesticks. 3 Thunderstones. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. 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 golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear yellow tank tops with black pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his chestnut hair up. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 Sellsword. He became a Sellsword soon after.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When Veit reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1500 sp.