Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Rurik hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is greedy; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp).

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her bastard sword always slung over her shoulder. She is physically well-built. She wears her brown hair up. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jezebeth isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Mary has worked very hard to control her curse. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop hair cut. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Brewer. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. He has styled his rusty crest well, parting it to the right. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Nykkan was born the youngest of three triplets. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jade (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.