Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Umpen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: This man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fancy black suit. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Pijjirik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to protect his home

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, In love, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned female dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her white hair up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Locksmith born in the past three hundred years. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Zanna was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 sp.