Description: An older man who is typically in his Sage uniform, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Vanuath 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. Vanuath decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Nim was born the youngest of three triplets. His childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but he was a colossal failure. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Carnelian (20 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aust was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 900 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This western man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gennal was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears black trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and carries shortspears. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Hunter 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: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp.