Description: An older man who wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is black and very short. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Melech was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'3" when asserting himself. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bulzo does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Merchant, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, green cloak. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Wymar was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cartwright. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a large red jacket. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ûshbaka was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

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