Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Thomas 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 Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Shipwright like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and black. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: Guy lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Slave Trader, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern man wears a violet costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Everard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: He was born in the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and many orcs want him driven away

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Magnifying glass.