Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mercenary business.

History: Quarion was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and expand his business

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 4'11", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Aramil was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 220 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Bather, but he got bored and became a Detective. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears professional attire. His tied-back hair is silver. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Varis was born with his father's beautiful face. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is brown and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Laucian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Laucian decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp).