Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'8" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Debt, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 60 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tan coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the west. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 24000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His crest is short and silver. His ears are large.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sethrekar grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso and is in decent physical shape. He wears his black hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Dean hails from a village terrorized by brigands. At some point he was captured by brigands and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

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

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vonbin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).