Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Banded agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This northern woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. With wild silver hair. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'10". She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Banker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Sammal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.