Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the south to a Merchant, Zook learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Azurite (16 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries axes. His hair is blonde and very short. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Robert reached his early adolescence his Human 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 pp. Red spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This western man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.