Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. His red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Shamash was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Herbalist. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has wavy rusty crest. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 130 pp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2100 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp).