Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver crest is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise gold.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Shamash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Coral (160 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Vanchu took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up trident and armor she uses now. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanchu fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears long strands of opal and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Good lock. 1 Bullseye lantern.