Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: Odo is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 sp. Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Shane is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a very tight haircut. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gerald lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.