Description: He wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Valafar was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Valafar decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is black and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Chem was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Tim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Family, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 150 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: This man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his glaive. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His brown hair is still thick. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1300 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).