Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rurik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are hazel and beady.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the north to a Hunter, Harbek learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Holy water.

Description: He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (1000 gp).

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Roland grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy purple stubble. He wears an entirely violet suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a hunchback. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.