Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rael grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His first spouse was a Laborer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. During his travels, Rael and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Rael discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Rael fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a Seamstress, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue diamond (7000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair is chestnut and very short. 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 enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His head has been shaved. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Naill does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Naill was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spy responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries a battered axe and tarnished rapier as well. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Lamlis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2500 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.