Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Charles is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Charles hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. With wild auburn hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is typically in his Gardener uniform. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 50. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 gp. Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.