Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. 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 a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He wears his auburn hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his father struggled to pay the bills. Himo abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Nim is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Nim is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Beggar, his father struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 70 pp. Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Efferil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: Born in the south to a Mercenary, Efferil learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Locksmith father left him crippled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His hair is short and white. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).