Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. He has moderate length white hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Alex abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Alex was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a green top hat and green clothes. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jade (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has wavy copper crest. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Engraver for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 sp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: This man wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is white and curly. His skin is flawless and his black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Abad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.