Description: A middle-aged man, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, and is pretty ugly. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Arnold lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is short and black. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Performer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and sickles. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: White opal (700 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).