Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. He takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: Paggen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Family, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are silver.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Alvyn managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow. She keeps her blue crest in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Saphara grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Apothecary. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Breastplate.