Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 280 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a large tan jacket. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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, Paelias is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to protect his home

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. 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 believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a great chef.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Lamlis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Glassblower they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bookbinder, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'1" western man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spy and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 pp.