Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged woman usually wears her brown robe and has her mace always slung over her shoulder and is in decent physical shape. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red crest. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a hunchback. His red crest is heavily combed to the left. 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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the west to a Performer, Gorbundus learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Barakas was born with his father's beautiful face. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Rose (20 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull green iron scale mail. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Aelar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 sp.