Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His purple hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Marbas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: Marbas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and rapiers. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a whip on her belt. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears a white shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and blue pants. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her silver hair up. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Olivia hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She became a Stylist soon after.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her white hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 70 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.