Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by sweets. He wears his silver hair down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Gnarsh liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 110 gp. Jade (40 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body and is in decent physical shape. Her scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available she will default to her sickle. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Doctor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by sweets. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Thradal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.