Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

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 not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gifted student he started as a Slave Trader, but he got bored and became a Assassin. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Interpreter 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 on a small isolated farm. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jet (70 gp).