Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull grey iron scale mail, marred by teas. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older man who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, he is not a threatening figure. He has dyed his greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Pelt hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A true patriot, Adrik would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Adrik was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 320 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 2 Holy water.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His white hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Rose (30 gp).