Description: An older man who wears a simple brown robe with yellow stripes complete with hood, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop fur cut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mortician. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She found a children's book about a Human Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 sp.