Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with green slacks. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Naeris was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished shortbow as well. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp).

Description: He wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His tied-back hair is silver. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Caeldrim has worked very hard to control his curse. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, green cloak. His hair is cut close to his head. He has green eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1700 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.