Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver crest is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gorbundus grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Gorbundus. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears long strands of amethyst and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a long, red cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length golden hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He uses divination through singing.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 40000 cp. Azurite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She is physically well-built. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Sarah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2800 sp.