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 a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Beggar uniform. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nim embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Animal Trainer profession.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Beggar job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His hair is short and silver. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. The war was a terrible time for him, and Varis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a fancy brown suit. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.