Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears long strands of emerald and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. One day when Riardon was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Riardon was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barrister and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is an amazing painter.

History: Balam was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.