Description: He is a husky man, who wears dull violet sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Himo is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is silver. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Naeris was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Family, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

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

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 390 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.