Description: He is a husky man, who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Thorin was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Coral (130 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Hugh was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 290 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.