Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses like a well dressed Bellfounder does. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Henry and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2800 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Buckler.