Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Scribe. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears brown trousers with black and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a Painter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Aust hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a doctor again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 190 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Body Guard who has hired him part-time. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dreali does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Dreali hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Dreali was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He is baby faced.

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 is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.