Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a Miner soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Military, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: This man typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Berrian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 290 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Crown-heir. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1700 gp. Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Aust lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Gifted from a young age, Laucian studied abroad. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Mercenary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp).