Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Doctor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Caeldrim took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Halimath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. During his travels, Halimath and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Halimath discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Halimath fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 140 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Theren was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Soveliss was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Dilettante.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Jade (130 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Iolite (80 gp).