Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 150 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp).

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He keeps his lavender fur in a pixie cut. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rose (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aelar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She likes to wear grey tank tops with black skirt. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Poor, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents enrolled her in a Monk school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her brown hair is still thick. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 170 gp.