Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jet (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His gold crest is lengthy. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Gorbundus enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gorbundus hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Hedonist, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 210 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a ceremonial dagger on her belt. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Cumpen was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Cumpen decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 40 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady and is in decent physical shape. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Debt, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 70 pp.