Description: He very much looks the part of a Guard. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 17. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Uthemar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has gray eyes.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: The child of a Dilettante, who enjoyed hunting, Gennal was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Actor. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 150 pp. Hematite (7 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Justice, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Koeth speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Koeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Shipwright, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).