Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Conrad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3100 sp. Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is physically well-built. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Tim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Tim was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Spy. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (70 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Jocelyn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. One day when Jocelyn was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Jocelyn was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shepherd they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.