Description: He is a husky man, who has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He has wavy blonde hair. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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 greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).