Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears just a black suit. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Everard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 20 pp. Jet (150 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, brown shirt, and black tie. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Bertram was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).

Description: Standing 5'11", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to brigands.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moss agate (4 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.