Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His childhood dream was to be a Layabout, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 29000 sp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black hair is knotted and matted. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Coral (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rose was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 50 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 4 Antitoxin. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her black hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears bulky white painted plate armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Borgu abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her lavender fur is braided into rings. Her half smiles and yellow eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy grey dress, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a Spy first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Matilda was born with her father's beautiful face. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 cp.