Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tharivol fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1800 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy blue suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Body Guard business.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Laucian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. His hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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, Nim grew up listening to his father's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly quarterstaffs and whips. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Bellfounder, but he was a colossal failure. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and he perpetually has his flail ready. He has wavy red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Aelar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.