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 brown shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 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: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 sp. Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. She carries with her a set of rapiers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her red hair is cut short. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hugolina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2700 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Halimath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but he was a colossal failure. Being a Carpenter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is greedy

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished shortspear as well. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the north. 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. He tends to his Ploughman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2800 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (30 gp).