Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Lewis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'8" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the north. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has golden hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, PTSD, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.