Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ivellios's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ivellios was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ivellios fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in the east. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and ceremonial daggers. He wears his silver hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When Efferil reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His red hair is braided into rings. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 Servant. He has achieved small success as a Servant.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.