Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has green eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ernest grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ernest. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. He wears his golden hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mortician but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'6". He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. He sports a flattop fur cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; 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

Flaws: Selfish, Greedy. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Addict. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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: Born to a Glassblower, his mother struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Paymon took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sard (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.