Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Alex alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: Many orcs want him driven away.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Adelard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40000 cp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Theodoric was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (8 gp).

Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Armorer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Armorer responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Apothecary who has hired him part-time. The war was a terrible time for him, and Arnold does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 sp. Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.