Description: He wears just a brown suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His brown hair is long and unkept. His ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Akmen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1700 gp. Jade (90 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He usually wears his red robe and has his bow always slung over his shoulder. He wears his silver hair down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Qualen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shipwright 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 46000 sp. Obsidian (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Courier who has hired him part-time. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His hair is short and blonde. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Beloril grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Beloril. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 pp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).