Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He married young, but lost his spouse to orcs. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 11000 sp. Sard (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: He wears just a tan suit. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mason and was forced into it by his family; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is singed and shortened. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Black opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 pp.