Description: A 5'2" western man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He bought a trident and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man likes to wear brown tank tops with white pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

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

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His crest is scarlet and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has amber eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Adran's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Adran learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: 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; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.