Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear flannel. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Violet garnet (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and pastel tie. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Disguise kit. 1 Silk rope. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His hair is black and curly. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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. A gifted student he started as a Sellsword, but he got bored and became a Bowyer. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).