Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'1" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears just a grey suit. His hair is white and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: Theren hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

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. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Gunter reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: In love, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a green vest and prefers tan and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His brass crest is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).