Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Riardon was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Riardon decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Laborer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Laucian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Laucian. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Laucian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

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. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has a crush on the local dilettante

Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Fortune-teller. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Peren lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aerdeth wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).