Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Azaki grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 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 wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Aust hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Aust's homeland. Aust decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A 5'5" northern man, he wears black trousers with green and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His blonde hair is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Silver ewer (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Miller, but he got bored and became a Butcher. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).