Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His hair is long and silver with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. Coral (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Pâsh was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Pâsh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

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

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his copper crest up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Erky hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. 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 wizard, Erky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His brown hair is still thick. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Banded agate (15 gp).