Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1500 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ekemon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.