Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his brown robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is brown and very short. His ears are large.

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. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 90 gp. Iolite (80 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. 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: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. John is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, John grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Valorean hails from a village terrorized by drow. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valorean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp. Coral (80 gp).