Description: He prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his 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 afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1800 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has green eyes and a white hat with a red feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Hematite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has never given up on his writing dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Himo was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 30 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.